Cartagena - Estadio Jaime Moron Leon

Cartagena, Colombia

Estadio Jaime Moron Leon
By: Aria Thomas

1. When was it built?

It was built in 1958 as a multiuse stadium. Real Cartagena, football (soccer) team, plays its home games there. It was named after Jaime Moron Leon, who was Cartagena footballer. Before it was named after Pedro de Heredia.

2. Who built it?

There is no known builder of the stadium. It was built in 1958 and then redone in 2011 for the FIFA under 20 World Cup.

3. Why was it built?

It was built to use as a soccer stadium, but now can be used for others things.

4. How big or how high is it?

The stadium can seat up to 17,000 people, which is small for a stadium. It has natural grass and since its been redone it has been modernized with new technology. The stadium is colored yellow and green, which is the same as the Cartagena flag.

5. Any interesting events or features connected with the landmark?

The stadium has had many events, including 1960 National Games, XX Central American and Caribbean Games, 2011 World Cup Under 20.

6. Any famous people connected to the landmark?

Jaime Moron Leon is connected to the landmark. The stadium has been named after him since 2007. Leon has won two titles with Bogota club Millionarios.

Resources:
http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/south_america/colombia/cartagena_heredia.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estadio_Jaime_Mor%C3%B3n_Le%C3%B3n
http://www.colombiatravelguide.net/cartagena-stadium.html