The biggest stadiums in the world prove that the human mind is unlimited.
A glimpse at them makes one wonder how those involved in their construction pulled through.
Check out the 25 largest and most beautiful stadiums in the world below.
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Some of the venues built are very special indeed.
The stadia are not only vast and impressive feats of engineering.
They hold many memories and are dreams of footballers and their fans alike.
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Some of these fields are very new, while others have transcended eras.
Travelling to these places is a unique experience.
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Samit Patel of England bats during a nets session at Asgiriya Stadium on 30 September 2012 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Photo: @Gareth CopleySource: Getty Images
The first cricket match on this ground was between Sri Lanka and Australia in 1982-83.
The facility hosted the 1996 Cricket World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Kenya.
One of its significant renovations in December 2014 was a new electronic scoreboard.
Stadium Kantrida lies on the Adriatic coast. Photo: @laterceracomSource: Facebook
Stadium Kantrida, Croatia - 14,000
Stadium Kantrida is among the most picturesquely located stadiums worldwide.
The complex is located on the westernmost side of Rijeka city along the Adriatic coast.
A seashore and high cliffs surroundStadium Kantridais surrounded by a seashore and high cliffs.
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It has 14,000 seats, and the energy in the stadium is magical.
Although there are no hotels nearby, you could rent the nearby apartments.
It is a unique, safe and comfortable place to visit.
The Remarkables mountain range stands behind Queenstown Event Center. Photo: @CricketSpecial1Source: Facebook
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Queenstown Event Centre, New Zealand - 19,000
TheQueenstown Event Centreis a multi-purpose indoor sports and events complex.
It is also called John Davies Oval or Davies Park.
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The facility is located in Queenstown, Otago, the South Island of New Zealand.
It is at the foot of the Remarkables mountain range and hosts 19,000 spectators.
The complex has 6,000 permanent seating and 13,000 called-ins.
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This beautiful space can hold up to 1,070 tons because it is entirely made of steel.
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The facility has a 44,494 seating capacity with 3,706 club seats and 61 luxury suites.
People watching a game at Busch Stadium. Photo: @Busch StadiumSource: Facebook
Its constriction cost about $365 million and was completed in May 2006.
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Inside R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka. Photo: @RisingColomboSource: Facebook
Folsom Field, Colorado - 53,000
Folsom Field is also among the most beautiful football stadiums in the world.
The complex has magnificent views of the Rocky Mountains.
Additionally, its exquisite amenities will take your breath away.
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The facility was renamed from Colorado Stadium to Folsom Field in 1944 in honour of football coach Fred Folsom.
The initial construction was in January 1924, and the last renovation happened in 2016.
It cost $156 million to rebuildFolsom Field, and its capacity is over 53,000.
An aerial view of Folsom Field and surrounding buildings. Photo: @folsomfieldSource: Facebook
It is home to the Taiwan national teams football matches.
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Dodger Stadium, USA - 56,000
The baseball stadium is in Elysian Park in Los Angeles, California.
An aerial view of the National Stadium in Taiwan. Photo: @stadiums.sportSource: Facebook
It was built at $23 million and opened in 1962.
The venue now has cool seats with bright yellow, orange, blue, and red colour palettes.
Fans gather at the landscaped grand plaza that leads to restaurants, shops and the Dodger Experience museum.
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Alandscaped outdoorwalkway connects the plaza and promenade to the rest of the ballpark.
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LaVell Edwards Stadium, Utah - 65,000
LaVell Edwards is an outdoor athletic stadium located in Provo, Utah.
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It was initially called Cougar Stadium and was built in 1964 for about $1.5 million.
The 1982 expansion increasedLaVell Edwards’seating capacity to 65,000.
They were prepared and are now on displayed in the BYU Museum of Paleontology’s collection room.
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CenturyLink Field, USA - 72,000
TheSeahawks Stadiumis a multi-purpose stadium built between 2000 and 2002.
It was called Qwest Field in 2004, CenturyLink Field in 2011, and Lumen Field in 2020.
Private and public tours are offered to those who want to see its awe-inspiring viewpoints at an affordable cost.
The Wasatch Mountains surrounding LaVell Edwards Stadium. Photo: @gtathleticsSource: Facebook
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Olympiastadion, Germany - 74,475
Olympiastadion is amongthe most beautifulstadiums in England.
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It is one of the mostinteresting structuresin Germany.
The $466 million bowls attract the most interest for their colour-shifting disguise.
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Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho, Brazil - 78,838
EstadioJornalista Mario Filhois famously known as the Maracana.
It is also ranked as one of the most beautiful football arenas in the world.
It has a seating capacity of 78,838 people.
Inside Olympiastadion stadium in Germany. Photo: @olympiastadionSource: Facebook
San Siro, Italy - 80,018
The Milan-based stadium’s initial constructionwas in 1925, with a 35,000 capacity.
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The Grand Sports Arena of theLuzhniki Olympic Complexis among the most beautiful soccer stadiums in the world.
A general view of Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Photo: @Gisela SchoberSource: Getty Images
Its capacity of 81,000 seats makes it the largest football stadium in Russia and the ninth-largest stadium in Europe.
Estadio Azteca, Mexico - 87,523
The list would not be complete withoutEstadio Azteca.
It is among thefinest stadiumsin the world, with a seat limit of 87,523.
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It is one of thebiggest stadiumsin the world and the most impressive sports venue on the continent.
The venue is aptly located on the site of an oldgold mine, the historical source of Johannesburgs wealth.
Inside Estadio Jornalista stadium. Photo: @Estadio JornalistaSource: Facebook
Traditional African pottery inspired its major facelift for World Cup 2010.
The stadium’s construction cost was R3.3 billion (USD 440 million).
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A view of the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy. Photo: @Maria MorattiSource: Getty Images
Camp Nou, Barcelona - 99,354
This arena also deserves to be on the list of thebiggest stadiumsin Europe.
The stadium covers 13.5 acres and rises 157 feet with concrete and iron construction.
It is no surprise that many would want to view this spectacle.
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Ohio Stadium, USA - 102,780
Ohio Stadium sits on 4 hectares of land.
Its current sitting capacity is 102,780 people.
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Inside Luzhniki Stadium in Russia. Photo: @fifaworldcupSource: Facebook
Beaver Stadium, USA - 106,572
TheBeaver Stadiumis an outdoor college football stadium.
It is located on the Pennsylvania State University campus.
It has been a home venue for the Penn State Nittany Lions of the Big Ten Conference since 1960.
An aerial view of Estadio Azteca at night. Photo: @Estadio AztecaSource: Facebook
Michigan Stadium is the biggest stadium in the US and can host 107,601 people in one sitting.
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The multi-purpose stadium occupies 20.7 hectares (51 acres) on Rungra Island in North Korea.
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The North Korea Governmentspent $210 millionto build it.
Its construction cost 800 crores (USD 100 million).
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An aerial view of Wembley Stadium in London. Photo: @Steve ParsonsSource: Getty Images
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The giant cricket stadium is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
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Its former name is Motera Stadium.
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It also hosts other sports and events because it is a multi-purpose facility.
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Wembley is considered themost iconicsports arena in Europe.
A general view of Camp Nou in Barcelona. Photo: @Catalunya SÍ - Barça SÍSource: Facebook
It was rebuilt in 2007 for graduation purposes and later became a sports facility.
They are popular for their excellent infrastructure, breathtaking sizes, and hosting historical games.
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