5 most impressive stadiums in the world

5 most impressive stadiums in the world

Football is more than just a game; it’s a nationwide, celebrated sport that brings in millions of fans, spectators and sport fanatics each and every year. But it’s not just about the team and the beautiful game –it’s about the stadium and the energy. There are some incredible stadiums around the world which go above and beyond the call of duty –and here are our 5 top most impressive stadiums in the world…

1.    Melbourne Cricket Ground is more than just a football ground it’s a cultural icon! Known as the “The G” the pitch is known as the spiritual home to the Australian Football League! Melbourne’s pride and joy has hosted a range of high profile sporting events, attracting up to 3.5 million people each year!
2.    Maracana is an open-air stadium in Rio De Janiro which is owned by the Rio De Janiro government! Hosting the FIFA world cup in 1950, the stadium is mostly used between the major football clubs in Rio De Janiro such as Vasco De Gama, Flamengo and Flueminense. Seats total a massive 82, 238, and the stadium was the main venue of the 2007 Pan American Games.
3.    Opened in 2007, Wembley London was built to replace the old Empire Stadium, which was built way back in 1923! Wembley Stadium is a UEFA category 4 stadium, and was designed by architects Foster + Partners aswell as Populous. The 90,000 capacity bowl shaped stadium is the second largest stadium in Europe.
4.    Located in Bronx in New York City, the Yankee Stadium opened at the beginning of the 2009 MLB season to replace it’s previous home at the orginal Yankee stadium which closed in 2008 after being open for an impressive 85 years! The stadium is one of the cities main attractions and attracts, hundreds of tourists, regardless of whether they’re a sports fan or not.
5.    Santiago Bernabeu has a whopping capacity of 85, 454 spectators and is owned by the Real Madrid Club de Futbol. The birth of the impressive stadium dates back to the 14th December 1947, and was officially opened with a match against Portuguese champions! The Bernabeu hosted the Euro 1964 Championships, with one of the two semi-finals and final between Spain and the Soviet Union (2-1).

Elle works for No.1 Traveller lounges Gatwick, as a travel writer. When she’s not travelling –she’s working…and vice versa. No.1 Traveller lounges Gatwick
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