Estádio Algarve, Football stadium in Faro, Portugal.
Description
Estádio Algarve is a football stadium positioned between the municipalities of Faro and Loulé in southern Portugal's Algarve region. The modern structure accommodates over 30,000 spectators and provides facilities designed to meet international competition standards.
History
Designed by the architecture firm Populous and completed in 2004, the stadium opened as a primary venue for that year's UEFA European Championship. This opening marked a pivotal moment for sports development in the Algarve region.
Culture
The name reflects the region it serves, and visitors notice how the stadium brings together fans from across the Algarve for both local and international matches. The venue has become a gathering place where communities share moments of celebration and pride during major tournaments and competitions.
Practical
The stadium is most easily reached by using nearby landmarks as orientation, since it sits in an open area between two municipalities. Visitors should know that accessibility varies depending on the event type, so it helps to check conditions before arriving.
Did you know?
In September 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 111th international goal at this venue, breaking the record for most goals in men's international football history. This moment made the place a landmark in global football history.
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