Estádio General Severiano, Sports stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Estádio General Severiano is a historic football stadium in Rio de Janeiro that was originally designed to hold about 20,000 spectators. The venue featured multiple entry points and different seating sections that organized the viewing experience for various groups of fans.
The stadium opened in 1913 with a match between Botafogo and Flamengo that the home team won 1-0. It underwent major renovation during the 1930s before reopening as a modernized facility, and was eventually converted into a training center.
The stadium was home to Botafogo Football Club for many decades and shaped how the city experienced football. Fans gathered here regularly to watch matches that became part of Rio's sporting identity.
The site now functions as a training center rather than a public stadium, so access may be limited for casual visitors. It is best to check in advance whether visits are possible, as it is primarily used for team activities.
Architect Rafael Galvão oversaw an extensive redesign of the facility over several years. His work transformed it into one of the most modern sports venues of its era.
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