Maracana Stadium - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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saopaulo1
S 22° 54.807 W 043° 13.668
23K E 681753 N 7464966
Maracana is one of the most famous Brazilian stadiums.
Waymark Code: WMDAHG
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Date Posted: 12/14/2011
Views: 8
The stadium is owned by the State of Rio de Janeiro. The stadium was built for the 1950s World Cup.
The stadium will also be used as a venue for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.
The stadium is also home a football museum. In the past many special events have taken place at the stadium, including a mass with Pope John Paul II and cocnerts by Kiss and Backstreet Boys.
Name of Source Book: 1000 Places to See Before You Die (2nd Edition) 2011
Page Location in Source Book: 1014
Type of Waymark: Site
Location of Coordinates: Stadium
Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 0.00 (listed in local currency)
List Available Hours, Dates, Season:
Daily
Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]
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