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The Maracană Stadium was built in 1950 for the 4th World Cup. At first it was officially known as the Estadio Municipal, and later, in 1964, was renamed after Mario Filho, the founder of Jornal dos Sports, Rio de Janeiro's daily newspaper. However, to the locals, it was always referred to simply as the Maracană, after the small river that flows by the stadium. This name given by the people started to supplant the official name and eventually the stadium became known to the world simply as Maracană.
It is built in reinforced concrete as a giant oval of two tiers, divided by a smaller intermediate level of open boxes. Circling the rear section is a dramatic sweeping roof, which at the time of the stadium’s construction was the largest spanning cantilevered cover in the world, spanning nearly 30 meters. This made it the world’s biggest football stadium at the time, with an official world-record attendance of 199,854 for the 1950 World Cup Final, Brazil v. Uruguay.
Tours of the stadium are available but to see it at its best you should really go to a match – see my Sports tip to read about our experiences there. Directions: Nearest Metro Station is Maracană but you’d be better taking a taxi if not with a group as the area can be a bit dodgy
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 football fans at maracana. by cachaseiro
it´s one of the biggest football stadiums in the world and it´s a truely legendary place for all football lovers.
it hosted the world cup final in 1950 where 200 000 people were crammed in the stadium and saw home favorites brazil lose to uruguay.
going there can be slightly tricky as it´s not in the best part of rio, but as long as you are not on your own you are fine.
if you go along then try not leave the stadium with the big crowds after the game but wait inside, where you have lot´s of security guards, untill 20-30 minutes after the game and then leave when it´s quiet.
a visit to maracana is one of the things you will brag about to your granchildren so don´t miss out on it. Leave a Comment Directions: near Maracană Metro Station
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 by Sam_Hall
Tickets to get in cost as little as 5 Reals. Leave a Comment Directions: near Maracan? Metro Station
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 by dargains
There is no trill such as watching a crowded soccer game in Maracana Stadium, and literally feel it trembling. You can also enjoy a guided visit through the stadium during the weekdays, the tickets cost about R$ 5 or U$ 2 Leave a Comment Directions: near Maracană Metro Station, Av Radial Oeste
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 by midnight_mike
Built in 1950 for the Fifa World Cup, club teams Botafogo FR, CR Flamengo and Fluminense FC call it home. With a capacity in excess of 100,000, it is one of the largest stadiums in the world. Usually, however, there are far fewer in attendance for a club match. But don't assume that it doesn't get loud in there with 20,000 screaming fans.
The cheapest tickets start at about $3; almost the entire crowd buys tickets in this price range. You can either choose to sit in the supporter's section for one of the teams or the neutral section. If you learn to say a couple of football terms in Portugese, you will surely make friends with the people sitting around you.
Here's a tip: figure out which team the people sitting around you are cheering for and jump on the bandwagon. Although hotels will offer a tour package which includes tickets, transportation and a "football guide," you can easily go on your own. Find out when the next match takes place, then jump in a taxi. Buy your tickets at the gate and enjoy the match. Then, when it is over, jump in a taxi and head back to your hotel. The tickets, taxi and beer will cost about $15 for two people. Directions: Near Maracană Metro Station. The neighbor is not exactly tourist friendly, so taking a taxi is probably the best option.
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The world's largest football stadium, the Maracana stadium is Brazil's temple of football that easily accomodates more than 100,000 people although it squeezed in a record 183,341 for one game in 1969. It was built in just 665 days between 1948 and 1950 and opened it's doors on July 16th 1950 with a match between the teams of Rio and San Paulo. Since then it has staged the World Cup in 1950 and Pele's last game. It has also staged major rock shows featuring Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones.
If you fancy seeing a game involving one of the four local teams (Flamengo, Vasco, Fluminense or Botafogo) then check in the reception of your hotel as they should have details of matchs to watch. Please be aware that games can get quite heated. I heard that fans throw pigs heads and dead chickens on to the pitch!
Open daily from 9am-5pm except on match days. Admission R$3. Leave a Comment Directions: Take the metro to Sao Cristovao and them walk west about 750m.
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You are no Soccer fan, it doesnt matter. You have to see a Soccer Game live in Rio.
We went to Maracană Stadium to see the game Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense. The Stadium was full of supporters of both teams and we enjoyed a fantastic game and atmosphere.
The result was 3-0 for Vasco, if I remember correctly.
The Vasco da Gama was founded by Portuguese immigrants, and it is still the team traditionally supported by the Portuguese community of Rio de Janeiro. It is the newest of the four soccer teams in Rio, but is one of Brazils richest clubs!
Fluminense is traditionally the upper class team. Often called as 'the White Powder' referring to the powder used to lighten the faces of aristocracy of an earlier era. It is the second largest Soccer club in Rio .
By the way the stadium is the world's biggest one - Original Capacity 173.000. The Maracana was built in 1950 for the fourth World Cup.
>Vasco da Gama
>Fluminense
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Dont miss a soccer game in this stadium!
Try to watch a classic Flamengo x Fluminense, mostly known as FlaxFlu!!! You wont regreat! Its a life experience!
You can check the games schedules at this phone 21 2509-5937. Leave a Comment Phone: Tel: 2568-9962 ramal 252Directions: Visitation hours: monday-friday from 9h00am to 5h00pm. Sat and sundays from 9am to 3pm (except during game days)
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 by acemjLeave a Comment Directions: near Maracana Metro Station
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 Maracană Stadium by AllessLeave a Comment Directions: near Maracană Metro Station
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