Monumental Stadium of Maturín || Estadio Monumental de Maturín
Since 2007, the Monumental Stadium of Maturín has been an imposing beautification to the west of the capital of the State of Monagas. From the highway it can be easily spotted, and when approaching it in the vehicle you can see the well thought out design that it exhibits. And when you enter it you can perceive an imposing admiration.
Desde el 2007, el Estadio Monumental de Maturín embellece de forma imponente el oeste de la capital del Estado Monagas. Desde la autopista puede divisarse con facilidad, y al acercarse en el vehículo se puede ver el diseño bien pensando que exhibe. Y al entrar a él se puede percibir una admiración imponente.
The design of this stadium is reminiscent of the one used in England, where the spectator is very close to the playing field. However, we can see that we are not in Europe when there is a carpet fence between the fan and the player. Still, you can feel the action on the pitch up close.
It is one of the largest capacity venues in the country, as it can play host to more than 51,000 souls. Few venues can boast that number. However, the roof does not cover all the seats. Only those in the upper half will have a better chance of shade and shelter from the rain. However, in the grandstands behind the arcades they have a privileged position in front of both natural elements.
El diseño de éste estadio recuerda el que es utilizado en Inglaterra, donde el espectador está muy cerca del campo de juego. Sin embargo, podemos ver que no estamos en Europa cuando existe una cerca de alfajol entre el aficionado y el jugador. Con todo, puede sentirse muy de cerca la acción en el terreno de juego.
Es uno de los aforos más grandes del país, puesto que puede servir de anfitrión a más de 51.000 almas. Pocos recintos puedes jactarse de ése número. Sin embargo, el techo no cubre todos los asientos. Sólo los de la mitad superior tendrán mejor opción a la sombra y al resguardo de la lluvia. Sin embargo, en las tribunas detrás de las arquerías tienen una posición privilegiada ante ambos elementos naturales.
The venue has two large LED screens at each end of the field. Their elevated position means that everyone can have a clear view of some of them, even if that means focusing on the one furthest away. In addition, it has a system of horns arranged strategically. The fact that the sound is dispersed from the top down ensures good acoustics for the audience. So by having both systems in optimal conditions, it is also expected that our senses have optimal stimuli.
El recinto cuenta con dos grandes pantallas led cada extremo del campo de juego. Su posición elevada hace de que todos puedan tener visión clara a algunas de ellas, aunque eso implique enfocar a la que está más lejos. Además, cuenta con un sistema de cornetas dispuestas de forma estratégica. El hecho de que el sonido se dispersa desde arriba hacia abajo garantiza la buena acústica para los asistentes. De modo que al disponer de ambos sistemas en óptimas condiciones, es de esperar también de que nuestros sentidos tengan estímulos óptimos.
Seen from above, one can notice the oval design of the stadium, conveniently molded to the size of the playing field. Incidentally, the turf is meticulously cared for. Apart from taking care of it for uses other than sports, the hot city of Maturín brings with it the challenge of protecting it from the sun and humidity. The irrigation system, activated at the time of this visit to the field, shows that they are working to protect this valuable asset as well as possible.
Visto desde arriba se puede notar el diseño ovalado que tiene el estadio, moldeándose convenientemente a las medidas del campo de juego. Por cierto, el engramado es objeto de cuidado minucioso. Aparte de cuidarlo para usos diferentes al deportivo, la calurosa ciudad de Maturín trae consigo el desafío de protegerla ante el sol y la humedad. El sistema de riego, activado al momento de hacer ésta visita al campo, demuestra que se está poniendo manos a la obra para proteger éste valioso activo lo mejor posible.
The seats are made of sturdy plastic, which has recently been maintained. In addition, in the area behind the goals, they were all removed, and the area was painted to maintain the aesthetics of the place. The comfort stays at home, and the important thing is the show you came to see. You don't expect to be in the place for several hours, so the simple seating does the job.
Obviously there are privileged sections in the seating area. On the third floor is the broadcast area, where journalists do their work, plus simple balcony offices for about 90 people at each end. With more restricted internal access, this level also has administrative offices. On the fourth floor, the highest, it is easy to see the open boxes with a privileged view of the field and more comfortable and upholstered seats.
Los asientos son de un plástico resistente, y que recientemente le han hecho mantenimiento. Además, en el área detrás de las porterías se procedió a retirarlos todos, y con pintura adecuada se maquilló ésa área para que pudiera seguir manteniendo al estética del lugar. La comodidad se queda en casa, y lo importante es el espectáculo que se vino a ver. No se espera estar varias horas en el lugar, por lo que los asientos sencillos hacen el trabajo.
Obviamente hay secciones privilegiadas en la zona de asientos. En el tercer piso está la zona de transmisiones, donde los periodistas hacen su trabajo, además de unas sencillas oficinas con balcón para unas 90 personas en cada extremo. Con un acceso interno más restringido, también ese nivel tiene oficinas administrativas. En el cuarto piso, el más elevado, son fáciles de divisar los palcos abiertos que tienen una visión privilegiada al campo y con asientos más cómodos y tapizados.
In order to host so many people, safety cannot be sacrificed. Therefore, this important infrastructure has a wide access to the bleachers by means of wide ramps. The entrances are also of considerable width so that the flow of people is fluid. Good signage plays an important role so that we do not get lost so easily and walk unnecessarily, since inside, in the area below the stands, the spaces are very similar to each other.
Para ser anfitrión de tanta gente no se puede sacrificar la seguridad. Por eso, ésta importante infraestructura cuenta con un amplio acceso a las gradas mediante amplias rampas. Las entradas son también de un ancho considerable para que el flujo de personas sea fluido. Las buenas señalizaciones juegan un papel importante para que no nos perdamos tan fácilmente y caminemos de forma innecesaria, ya que por dentro, en la zona debajo de las gradas, los espacios son muy parecidos entre sí.
In order to host so many people, safety cannot be sacrificed. From the parking lot you can access with vehicles and even buses to the inside of the stadium, which has a kind of wide tunnels for vehicular traffic on the first floor. From there, access to the playing field is very easy. In addition, by means of an internal elevator, you can easily go to the 3rd and 4th floors.
In view of everything described above, its size, sections, characteristics, facilities and fame, the Monumental Stadium of Maturín has been used for sporting, political, musical and religious events, and is a well-known reference for the people of the eastern part of the country.
Desde el estacionamiento se puede acceder con vehículos y hasta buses hasta dentro del estadio, el cual cuenta con una especie de amplios túneles para transito vehicular en planta baja. Desde allí, acceder al terreno de juego es muy sencillo. Además, mediante un ascensor interno se puede ir fácilmente al piso 3 y el piso 4.
En vista de todo lo descrito, su tamaño, secciones, características, facilidades y fama, el Estadio Monumental de Maturín ha servido para eventos deportivos, políticos, musicales y religiosos, y cuenta con una referencia más que conocida para los orientales.
Spacious, comfortable, practical, versatile? all this makes the Monumental de Maturín a jewel of infrastructure in eastern Venezuela, where it continues to seek ways to withstand the elements and maintain its shine. This year it continues to open its doors for important events, so I hope you can meet it sometime and be the 51.001th inhabitant.
Amplio, cómodo, práctico, versátil... todo ésto hace del Monumental de Maturín una joya de la infraestructura en el oriente venezolano, donde sigue buscando maneras para resistir los embates de los elementos y conservar su brillo. Éste año sigue abriendo sus puertas para eventos importantes, así que espero que puedas alguna vez conocerlo y ser el habitante 51.001
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Espectacular estado de Maturin , en Cuba no hay estadios de fútbol así, realmente hay muy pocos porque aunque ahora es un deporte que los jóvenes siguen el deporte nacional es el beisbol.
Spectacular state of Maturin, in Cuba there are no soccer stadiums like this, there are really very few because although now it is a sport that young people follow, the national sport is baseball.
You are right. Cuba is known for its excellent baseball players. I imagine that what you mention makes sense, at the same time that the scenarios that they have to exhibit this spectacle are several and very beautiful. Greetings @lileisabel
Beautiful stadium, I like its facade, and the view is very good from any side. I would love to visit Maturin.
Yes, the facade is beautiful and attractive. With the new paint and the bright sunlight in the city, the stadium really stands out. Thinking about it now, they didn't choose colors alluding to the home team. But I still think it's a good decision. Regards @doriangel
It is a national pride to know that this great piece of architecture is in Venezuela, I think that this stadium has nothing to envy to any European stadium, thank you very much for sharing
As a follower of English soccer, visiting this stadium has given me an insight into these scenarios in the old continent. And it is inevitable sometimes to fall into comparisons. Undoubtedly, this is a structure to take care of and make the most of. Greetings @armasdiaze
Greetings @aaalviarez, if memory serves me correctly I remember that the stadium was inaugurated for the Copa América in 2007, it was quite a spectacular event, I'm glad to see it again and take the virtual tour, thanks for sharing.
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You are right. Great stages like that were prepared for this great event. Fortunately they were segregated throughout the national territory. Keeping them in optimal conditions is a challenge. We hope to continue counting on them for a long time to come. Greetings @belkyscabrera
When these stadiums were built for the Copa America 2007 I was very surprised that this particular one was so big or had so much capacity considering that the city is small. One of the great attractions of this stadium for me is that it is built only for soccer, that is, it does not have an athletic track like most stadiums in Venezuela, that makes the fan to be closer to the players and therefore increases the passion.
By the way, I believe the first elimination game will be played there. Your post is propitious to know in detail how is the place that will receive the national team, the photos say it all, it's great. Thanks for sharing.
In that competition there was a double round of matches in the group stage. Brazil - Chile and Mexico - Ecuador. I was there with some friends and my wife (we were engaged at the time). The atmosphere was incredible, and it was enhanced by having so many fans from other countries, because they all arrived very early, so there were sectors full of fans from the four countries that would use the facilities and besides, the Venezuelans, because they were locals. I have very good pictures of that beautiful afternoon. Then there was another match in the elimination phase, but I did not get tickets for that one. Nice to greet you. Regards @musicandreview
This is one really large stadium. I like that all the chairs here are one colour, creating some kind of unity. It reminds me of the stadium we have over here, really big with a nice architecture.
It is true. They chose contrasting colors for the seats. In fact, if you notice, MONAGAS is written on the seats, which are read on the front grandstand. This happens in some stadiums with the initials, names or sponsors of the teams. Greetings @wongi
Thanks for explaining further on the MONAGAS.
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