Estádio das Laranjeiras

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Estádio das Laranjeiras, Football stadium in Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Estádio das Laranjeiras features a traditional architectural design with a covered main stand and open-air seating sections for 4,300 spectators.

Built in 1905, the stadium hosted Brazil's first international match in 1914 against Exeter City, marking the beginning of Brazilian national football history.

The venue represents the early development of Brazilian football, serving as the original home ground for Fluminense Football Club since its construction.

Located near public transportation routes, the stadium maintains basic spectator facilities and remains active for select football matches and events.

The stadium's capacity reached 25,000 in 1922 for the South American Championship, but decreased to 8,000 in 1961 when part was demolished for a viaduct.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Official opening: May 11, 1919

Capacity: 4300

GPS coordinates: -22.93686,-43.18447

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:28

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