Estadio Libertadores de América
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| Full name | Estadio Libertadores de América |
| Nickname | La doble Visera de Cemento ("The double cement eyeshade") |
| Built | 1926–1928 |
| Opened | March 4, 1928 |
| Capacity | 57,098 |
| Home of | Club Atlético Independiente |
| Pitch size | 105 x 68.5 m |
Estadio Libertdores de América is a stadium located in Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province. Home to the Argentine football (soccer) club Independiente, it's also known as La Doble Visera de Cemento ("The double cement eyeshade") because of the roofs protecting the audience.
The stadium, constructed in 1928, accommodates 57,098 with 27,863 seats. Its address is Almirante Cordero 751/83. La Doble Visera it's the third biggest stadium in Argentina, and the first cement one to be constructed in South America.
As of November 2006 the stadium is set to undergo a major renovation.
[edit] External links
- World Stadiums Independiente's Doble Visera
- At www.independiente.com
- Stadium's File (Spanish)
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