FIFA 2014 World Cup Football: Thrilling Encounters at Amazing Venues

Come June and football fever will grip the world. Spectators are getting excited to imagine their favourite players dribbling and taking penalty corners. Very few can resist the temptation of seeing Lionel Messi taking a free kick against rivals and Cristiano Ronaldo converting an overhead pass into goal. With less than two months to go the lovers of this sport are already upbeat to see the star players spinning a magic with ball. But apart from the game, there is an array of options outside the stadium that can be explored once the referee blows the final whistle. With a number of interesting options available off the field the spectators can combines their love for football with tourism. Just board multi-city flights to Brazil and explore this month long football extravaganza.

Sao Paulo

As a city Sao Paulo hardly needs an introduction and being a venue for the football world is an icing on the cake. It is the venue for the opening ceremony of FIFA 2014. And the city’s The New Corinthians Stadium is set to be the venue where several football matches will be played. Apart from seeing the matches the guests can visit Avenida Paulista and indulge in several leisure options available. The guests can see ruin of pre-20th-century history during their visit to Centro. Museu do Ipiranga (Southeast) and Memorial da América Latina (West) are other attractions to watch.

Brasilia

Situated in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, Estadio Nacional Mane Garrinch is the second largest stadium in the country with a capacity of 68,000 spectators. Seeing a football match here is a great experience. More fun waits outside stadium as there are various options to explore in the city. Visiting The Three Powers Square could be an experience you will cherish for long while one can marvel at beautifully architectured Palace of Justice. In addition, the city has a host of churches that can be visited during your stay in the city.

Belo Horizonte

The historic Estadio Mineirao has recently been refurbished to host the matches of world cup 2014. With a seating capacity of around 57,000 spectators the stadium shoulders the responsibility of hosting six matches including a semi-final. Once the match ends the guest should visit Pampulha where several magnificent buildings are situated. A panoramic view of the city can be seen from the top of Alta Vila Tower.

Rio de Janeiro

The name of Rio de Janeiro is not new to football lovers and travellers. The city’s Estadio Do Maracana will play a proud host of 7 football encounters. Well known worldwide for its beaches the city of Rio de Janeiro has several interesting options to explore. Copacabana should also be visited for its beaches and historic Copacabana Palace. Corcovado Mountains and Christ the Redeemer statue are must visit attractions in the city.

Cuiaba

Matches of FIFA world cup 2014 would be organised at Arena Pantanal a stadium with seating capacity of around 42000. Apart from the football historic building like Arsenal de Guerra (Armory) and Casarao do Tesouro (Treasury) are major drawcard in the city. Churches like Nossa Senhora do Rosario and Capela Sao Benedito is classic examples of Barque style architecture.

Fortaleza

Apart from being a famous tourist destination, the town of Fortaleza is also a place for football lovers. The love for football will reach a new high when city will be a host to matches of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. Six matches of the football world cup will be organised in this stadium. Once the match is over you may hop on History Train and Step-by-Step History tours. A visit to the Dragão do Mar could also be a great experience.

Salvador

The matches of FIFA world cup football are organised at Arena Fonte Nova a stadium with seating capacity of 52,048. The stadium could be a venue to 6 football matches. Apart from being a host the city can also be visited for impressive remains of colonial rule. A visit to Cathedral of Salvador is highly recommended.

Recife

Recife, the capital of Pernambuco is one of the venues for 2014 FIFA World Cup. Five matches of the largest football extravaganza will be played at Arena Pernambuco. Apart from having a great time in stadium the guests can visit its several beaches to make most of their time. There are also a good number of tourist attractions that can be explored.

Natal

One of the most prominent cities in Brazil Natal is a proud host of FIFA World Cup 2014.the city is a venue for 4 football encounters. Once the football matches are over head to beaches the city is famous for. Ponta Negra and Praia dos Artistas are popular among the tourists. In addition, there are several tourist attractions that can be visited.

Porto Alegre

The city of Porto Alegre is situated on river Guaiba. The city will be a host of 5 FIFA Football World cup encounters. Apart from the football, the city is also home to several tourist attractions that includes Monumento aos Açorianos (Açorianos monument), Parque Farroupilha and Parque Moinhos de Vento among others.

Curitiba

One of the 12 cities to host 2014 FIFA World Cup historic Estadio Joaquim Americo – popularly known as the Arena da Baixada - in Curitiba is all set for high profile football clashes. Apart from seeing football matches the guests can enjoy a visit to several tourists’ attractions that include Jerusalem Fountain, Arab Memorial and Japan Square.

Manaus

Arena Amazonia in Manaus will be the host to four of the football matches of FIFA football world cup. With a seating capacity of 42,377, underground parking space and restaurants this stadium is all set to welcome spectators in style. Apart from seeing the clash of football stars, the spectators can also explore Opera House, Mercado Municipal and The Rio Negro Palace, some of the major attractions in the city.