Next week the World Cup will begin in Brazil. Before it starts, the portal LRT.lt offers to get acquainted with twelve amazing beauty stadiums dedicated to the championship.
"Mineirao", Belo Horizonte. This stadium has 64 thousand seats. The average temperature in June in this area is 25 degrees. The stadium was renovated in 2012 and is considered one of the best equipped in Brazil.
"Estadio Nacional de Brasilia", Brazil. The stadium can accommodate 70 thousand people. Construction was completed in May of this year. The average temperature in this area in June is 26 degrees. The capital can boast historical landmarks: the Cathedral of Brazil, the National Congress building. This city is included in UNESCO's World Heritage List.
"Arena Pantanal", Cuiaba. Seats - 43 thousand. Construction began in 2010. There were doubts whether the stadium would be completed on time. The stadium's opening ceremony took place in April of this year. The average temperature in June in this area is 24 degrees.
"Arena da Baixada", Curitiba. This is one of the oldest stadiums in the country, opened in 1914 and renovated before the football championship. It accommodates 41.5 thousand fans. The average temperature in June is 18 degrees. Curitiba is well known for its botanical gardens and stylistic architecture, this city is considered one of the most beautiful and desirable cities to live in Brazil. By the way, an interesting detail is that this city was the capital for only three days.
"Arena Castelao", Fortaleza. The arena can accommodate 67 thousand people. The stadium was renovated in December 2012, when its roof was increased, an underground parking lot was installed, and other works were carried out. The average temperature in June here is almost 30 degrees.
"Amazonia", Manaus. The stadium in Manaus was built in the 1970s, but later demolished and rebuilt in recent years. It can accommodate 44 thousand fans, with an average temperature in June of 27.5 degrees. The stadium is located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest - the gateway to the Amazon basin and popular tourist routes.
"Arena das Dunas", Natal. This stadium was built in the same place where the old "Machadao" stadium stood, which was demolished in 2011. One of the most prominent features of the new stadium is the higher steps and petal-shaped roof. The stadium has 43 thousand seats, with an average temperature of 25 degrees in June.
"Jose Pinheiro Borda", Porto Alegre. Construction of the stadium took a decade. It was opened in 1969 and reconstruction began in December 2012. The construction was accompanied by numerous financial issues, but the stadium is ready for the championship. The average temperature in June is almost 20 degrees.
"Pernambuco", Recife. The arena was specially built for the World Cup, and construction took four years. Along with the stadium, a solar power plant was built, which generates a significant amount of energy. It can accommodate 46 thousand fans, with an average temperature of 25 degrees in June.
"Maracana", Rio de Janeiro. The largest stadium in Brazil and a historic sports arena worldwide. It was built in the 1950s and renovated last year before the Confederations Cup tournament. It is planned that the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2016 Summer Olympics will be held at this stadium. The stadium can hold almost 79 thousand spectators. The average temperature in June is 22 degrees.
"Arena Fonte Nova", Salvador. The stadium was officially opened this April, but a month later, due to heavy rains, the roof collapsed, so workers had to put in a lot of effort to resolve the situation.
"Arena de Itaquera", Sao Paulo. This stadium has 68 thousand seats, with an average temperature of 22 degrees in June. The championship opening match is scheduled to be played at this stadium. The construction of the stadium was accompanied by a tragic incident - two workers died during construction.
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