Estadio Parque Alfredo Víctor Viera (Alfredo Victor Viera Park Stadium), Montevideo
Alfredo Victor Viera Park Stadium (Estadio Parque Alfredo Víctor Viera), commonly referred to as Viera Stadium, is a dedicated football stadium located in the heart of the Prado neighborhood of Montevideo. It serves as the home ground for Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club. Built in 1933, this venue encapsulates a rich history tied closely to its club and community.
The stadium boasts a seating capacity of 12,000 and is structured into four sectors, each named in honor of notable players from the club's past: Obdulio Varela, Cayetano Saporitti, René "Tito" Borjas, and Jorge "Chifle" Barrios. These names not only add a personal touch to the stadium's sections but also celebrate the legacy and achievements of these football greats.
Geographically, Viera Stadium is strategically positioned at the intersection of Buschental Avenue and Atilio Pelossi Road, making it an integral part of the local urban landscape. Its location in Prado, a neighborhood known for its verdant expanses and cultural significance, adds to its charm and appeal.
Prado, the area surrounding the stadium, is Montevideo's largest public park and a hub of recreational and cultural activity. Established in 1873 and encompassing 106 hectares, it features the Miguelete Creek flowing through, enhancing the area's natural beauty. Important landmarks within Prado include the Presidential Residence behind the Botanical Gardens and the historically significant Juan Manuel Blanes Museum. The park's Rosedal area, with its 12,000 roses imported from France in 1910, pergolas, domes, and a fountain, contributes to the picturesque setting.
The locality is also home to the Professor Atilio Lombardo Museum and Botanical Gardens and the National Institute of Physical Climatology, adding to the cultural richness of the area. Across from the Miguelete Creek, Prado Chico acts as a serene extension of the larger park.
The stadium boasts a seating capacity of 12,000 and is structured into four sectors, each named in honor of notable players from the club's past: Obdulio Varela, Cayetano Saporitti, René "Tito" Borjas, and Jorge "Chifle" Barrios. These names not only add a personal touch to the stadium's sections but also celebrate the legacy and achievements of these football greats.
Geographically, Viera Stadium is strategically positioned at the intersection of Buschental Avenue and Atilio Pelossi Road, making it an integral part of the local urban landscape. Its location in Prado, a neighborhood known for its verdant expanses and cultural significance, adds to its charm and appeal.
Prado, the area surrounding the stadium, is Montevideo's largest public park and a hub of recreational and cultural activity. Established in 1873 and encompassing 106 hectares, it features the Miguelete Creek flowing through, enhancing the area's natural beauty. Important landmarks within Prado include the Presidential Residence behind the Botanical Gardens and the historically significant Juan Manuel Blanes Museum. The park's Rosedal area, with its 12,000 roses imported from France in 1910, pergolas, domes, and a fountain, contributes to the picturesque setting.
The locality is also home to the Professor Atilio Lombardo Museum and Botanical Gardens and the National Institute of Physical Climatology, adding to the cultural richness of the area. Across from the Miguelete Creek, Prado Chico acts as a serene extension of the larger park.
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Sight Name: Estadio Parque Alfredo Víctor Viera (Alfredo Victor Viera Park Stadium)
Sight Location: Montevideo, Uruguay (See walking tours in Montevideo)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Sight Location: Montevideo, Uruguay (See walking tours in Montevideo)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Walking Tours in Montevideo, Uruguay
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Prado District Walking Tour
A quiet, upscale barrio El Prado, in the north of Montevideo, is famous primarily for the sprawling park of the same name. Indeed, the city’s main green space, Parque del Prado is a major public venue made up of grassy fields, with the Arroyo Miguelete (Miguelete Creek) running through it, for which the neighborhood has been dubbed "the lung of the city".
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Apart from the park,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Montevideo Old Town Walking Tour
In 1683, the Portuguese founded a city called Colonia do Sacramento across the bay from Buenos Aires. Field marshal Manuel da Fonseca built a fort there he called Montevieu. In 1724, the Spanish governor of Buenos Aires, one-armed Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, forced the Portuguese out and changed the name of the city.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Bruno and the Spanish settlers called their new city "Saint Philip and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles