Ginásio do Maracanãzinho, Indoor sports arena in Maracanã, Brazil
The Ginásio do Maracanãzinho contains 11,800 seats and features modern air conditioning systems throughout its circular concrete structure.
The venue opened in 1954 during the Men's Basketball World Championship, initially accommodating 25,000 spectators in its original configuration.
The gymnasium transformed into a center for entertainment during the 1960s, hosting national music festivals and Miss Brasil beauty competitions.
Located next to Maracanã Stadium, the arena provides dedicated parking spaces and direct access to Rio de Janeiro's public transportation network.
In 1981, Brazilian singer Simone Bittencourt de Oliveira made history as the first female performer to fill the entire gymnasium.
Location: São Cristóvão
Inception: September 24, 1954
Official opening: 1954
Capacity: 11800
Website: http://maracanazinho.com
GPS coordinates: -22.91391,-43.22933
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:06
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