Alfonso López Pumarejo Stadium, National monument stadium in University City, Bogotá, Colombia.
The Alfonso López Pumarejo Stadium is a sports facility in Bogotá's University City with modernist architecture and capacity for about 12,000 spectators. The complex includes athletics tracks, football fields, and training areas used daily by students and the public.
German architect Leopold Rother designed the stadium, which opened in 1938 to mark Bogotá's 400th anniversary and the First Bolivarian Games. Following its inauguration, it became a major venue for national competitions and university sports activities.
The stadium hosted a symbolic peace match between Peru and Colombia following their international conflict, contributing to diplomatic relations between nations.
The grounds are easy to explore on foot and located in a quiet campus area with ample open space. Visitors should come early in the day when activities are most visible and the facilities are in use.
The stadium hosted a symbolic peace match between Colombia and Peru following an international conflict, helping improve diplomatic relations between the two nations. Locals often mention this match when speaking about the venue's significance.
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