{"id":16274,"date":"2018-06-04T10:43:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-04T10:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/?p=16274"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:46:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:46:52","slug":"unusual-intriguing-stadiums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/unusual-intriguing-stadiums\/","title":{"rendered":"Unusual but intriguing stadiums"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16274\" class=\"elementor elementor-16274\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d790e4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7d790e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-734866f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"734866f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Stadiums are a pride of a nation yet there are some stadiums where architects have failed and there are some very clever adaptations to the surrounding landscape and that make them somewhat weird. From Osaka Stadium in Japan to Cocodrilos Sports Park in Venezuela, Letsgo brings you a list of 5 weird stadiums from across the world that will stun you.<\/p><p>Everyone has heard of about iconic structures such as Brazil\u2019s Maracana, the mark II Wembley in London but there are many quirkier venues that are definitely worth a visit. Their style and their location add to their uniqueness. So take your pick!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-298c439 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"298c439\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1.Japan, Osaka stadium- No more a stadium!<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51d3c3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51d3c3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Japan, Osaka stadium was the former home ground of baseball team Nankai Hawks. It is located in the center of Osaka City and can house 31379 people. However, in 1998, The Hawks\u2019 owner company sold the team to Daiei Group. The remaining three teams in Metro Osaka got their own stadiums so the stadium was abandoned and soon converted into a sample housing showground. In 1998, it was demolished and a shopping center was built. Visit Osaka Stadium with SOTC\u2019s\u00a0<a title=\"Japan tour packages\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/international-tour-packages\/asia-holidays\/japan-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan tour packages<\/a>.<\/p><p>So you can no longer watch a baseball match at the stadium but you can sure get some good baseball gear. Now isn\u2019t that peculiar?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f076d63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f076d63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2.\u201cCocodrilos Sports Park\u201d- A multi-use stadium!<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bfd508 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bfd508\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u201cCocodrilos Sports Park\u201d in Venezuela located next to a highway, is a multi-use stadium that is used mostly for football matches and can house 3000 people. It is also a part time home stadium of Caracas F\u00fatbol Club and Estadio Br\u00edgido Iriarte. Here you can also play Tennis, Soccer, Bowling, Raquet Ball, Baseball. So take your pick!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dbeb49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0dbeb49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3.Estadio da Madeira, Portugal -Weird but elegant!<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1bc9e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1bc9e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At first glance this 5,500 seater stadium is not unusual even though two ends of the ground have wire fencing with no seats. However, high above Madeira Island\u2019s capital of Funchal, this ground grabs all the attention.<\/p><p>Here, often games are called off due to fog and the only road to reach the ground is a narrow twisting track. While driving up this narrow road it is tough to believe that you would be heading to a ground that has hosted Europa League football.<\/p><p>You have got to see it to believe it! Check out our\u00a0<a title=\"Portugal tour packages\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/international-tour-packages\/europe-holidays\/portugal-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portugal tour packages<\/a>\u00a0to visit Estadio da Madeira.\u00a0However, it is termed as one of the most original and beautiful stadiums in the world with its surreal settings. You have got to see it to believe it!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-300c16d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"300c16d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4.Singapore, Marina Bay- A floating stadium!<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e0f9fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e0f9fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The stadium is made up entirely of steel and measures 390 feet long and 270 feet wide. This floating stadium can bear up to 1,070 tonnes equivalent to 9,000 people, 200 tonnes of stage props and three 30-tonne military vehicles.<\/p><p>Many considerations were taken into account while designing the floating platform. The builders had to bear in mind the size and the load it could bear. It had to be made aesthetically pleasing befitting the scenic backdrop of the belt of hotels in Marina Centre. Thus, the height of the seating gallery was restricted.<\/p><p>With a seating capacity of 30,000 people, this stadium makes it to the ranking of one of the weirdest stadiums in the world for its location on the Marina Reservoir.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4220045 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4220045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5.Beijing National Stadium- A bird\u2019s eye view!<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ef813d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ef813d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Beijing National Stadium is also aptly termed as the Bird\u2019s Nest for its unique design. The stadium was made for the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. The circular shape of the stadium symbolises heaven, but has been termed as a bird\u2019s nest, with its pattern inspired by Chinese-style crazed pottery.<\/p><p>Located in the Olympic Green, the stadium cost $423 million and the design originated from the study of Chinese ceramics, implemented steel beams to hide supports for the retractable roof that gave the stadium the appearance of a \u201cBird\u2019s nest\u201d. It is the world\u2019s largest steel structure with 26km of unwrapped steel used.<\/p><p>The 91,000-seat stadium has incorporated elements of Chinese art and culture. 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