{"id":16753,"date":"2014-08-01T06:23:34","date_gmt":"2014-08-01T06:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=16753"},"modified":"2022-09-19T10:59:52","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T10:59:52","slug":"seoul-world-cup-stadium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/south-korea\/seoul-world-cup-stadium\/","title":{"rendered":"Seoul World Cup Stadium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
\n \n
\n \n
\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n\n
\n 3.5\/5 - (2 votes) <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\"Seoul<\/a>

Sangam stadium in Seoul is one of the Best Soccer Stadiums around\u00a0the world<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

The Seoul World Cup Stadium<\/strong> was constructed between 1998 and 2001 to host the 2002 World Cup. It was inaugurated on November 10, 2001. Besides the opening match between France and Senegal (0-1), the stadium also hosted the semi-final between Germany and South Korea (1-0). In 2003, the stadium was chosen as one of the world’s Top 10 “Best Soccer Stadiums”. In 2004, the stadium found its permanent resident \u2013 the Anyang LG Cheetahs who returned to Seoul to form FC Seoul. The Korean kite-shaped roof of the stadium covers about 90% of the seats. There are about 806 VIP seats and 75 sky boxes. The stadium is equipped with large screens on the either side to give the viewers a fine viewing experience.<\/p>\n

An array of parks are located near the stadium. Some of them offer the best walks due to the installation of beautiful fountains. During the evenings, skaters can be seen practicing in the parks. Nanjicheon Park, Peace Park, and Noeul Park are the prominent theme parks located around the stadium.<\/p>\n

Since the closing of 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea\/Japan, the stadium is promoting soccer culture, and conducting cultural events. The stadium has become a famous tourist destination.<\/p>\n

Sangam Cineplex<\/span><\/h3>\n

The CGV Sangam 10 Cineplex is the very first theater sited inside the sports stadium. There are 10 movie screens and more than 1,800 seats in the Cineplex. With the installation of 3-way Dolby Surround Sound in all the theaters, the visitors are promised a fine viewing experience.<\/p>\n

Shopping Mall<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The stadium also has the largest Discount Shopping Mall \u2018Homever<\/strong>\u2019 store. The parking area is located in the basement. The first floor is occupied by grocery shops and the second floor has assorted items. You can buy necessities, electronics, and clothing or eat at the food court.<\/p>\n

<\/h2>\n

Seoul World Cup Stadium Location Map<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Location<\/a>

Location map of Seoul World Cup Stadium<\/p><\/div>\n

Seoul World Cup Stadium Facts<\/span><\/h2>\n

Also Explore\u00a0>>\u00a0Things to do in Seoul<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n