what makes the experience of a soccer game at the maracanã incredibly special is the heartfelt cheering of local fans -  for many decades the stadium has remained the quintessential soccer venue, and still represents one of the most iconic and important buildings ever dedicated to the sport.

inside the stadium is the 'museu do futebol' (soccer museum) displays objects and photos showing parts of brazilian soccer history, its idols and its great conquests.

published by the photographer ayrton, this page displays a 360 degree aerial image of the maracanã - navigable using the cursor to move left, right, up, down, and to zoom - also published by the photographer ayrton, this page opens a gallery of 360 degree pictures of a game at the maracanã.