Source: copa2014.gov.br
Arena Pernambuco :
At present construction work is going on around the surroundings of the stadium. Accommodation facilities, entertainment arenas, and others will come up shortly. In Recife, most of the entertainment places and hotels are located in the southern part of the city. In the coastal areas like Boa Viagem, you will find proper places of accommodation, foods, and drinks.
About the City :
Recife is the capital city of Pernambuco, located in the north east part of Brazil. In the country, it is the 4th largest metropolitan area. Many people call this the capital of the North East, because of its economic importance in Brazil. Recife is economically as well as strategically important because o its port. In fact, this is the port that connects the Atlantic with Olinda, one of the 13 cities present in Pernambuco.
Due to the presence of historically significant architecture including levees, canals, and bridges, some people call it ‘the Brazilian Venice’. Here you will find some of the most beautiful beaches present in Brazil such as Boa Viagem and Porto de Galinhas. Some of the must-visit places in Recife are Pina Beach, Madre de Deus, Nossa Senhora do Pilar, Franciscan Convent of Saint Anthony, Casa Manuel Bandeira, Museum of Natural History Louis Jacques Brunet, Aluísio Magalhães Modern Art Museum, and Benfica Cultural Center.
How to Reach :
Itaipava Arena Pernambuco is situated in a suburb of Recife called São Lourenço da Mata, which is just 18 kms away from the Recife city center. Enough transport is available to reach the place in the least possible time.
World Cup Matches at Arena Pernambuco :
Five games will be played in this stadium during FIFA World Cup 2014. Schedule of these 5 games are given here:
- On 14th June 2014, the match will commence at 7 pm between Team 3 and Team 4 of Group C
- On 20th June 2014, the match will commence at 1 pm between Team 4 and Team 2 of Group D
- On 23rd June 2014, the match will commence at 5 pm between Team 2 and Team 3 of Group A
- On 26th June 2014, the match will commence at 1 pm between Team 4 and Team 1 of Group G
- On 29th June 2014, the match will commence at 5 pm between Team 1D and 2C