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\"Suwon<\/p>\n

Key facts<\/h3>\n

Club: Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Opening: 2001 | Capacity: 43,959 seats<\/p>\n

History and description<\/h3>\n

Suwon World Cup Stadium, often referred to as Big Bird Stadium, was built to serve as a playing venue for the 2002 World Cup. It opened on 13 May 2001.<\/p>\n

During the World Cup, the stadium hosted three group matches and the round of 16 match between Spain and Republic of Ireland (1-1).<\/p>\n

Suwon World Cup Stadium\u2019s roof was inspired by the wings of a bird in flight, whereas the seats were modelled after the city\u2019s Hwaseong Fortress.<\/p>\n

How to get to Suwon World Cup Stadium<\/h3>\n

Suwon World Cup Stadium is located toward the east of the city of Suwon, almost next to the Ajou University campus.<\/p>\n

The stadium lies a few kilometres east of the Hwaseong Fortress, but further away from Suwon Station, the business districts, and most popular nightlife areas, which lie south or south-west of the stadium.<\/p>\n

Suwon is situated about 30 kilometres south from Seoul and can be reached from the capital by train or metro. Take metro line 1 in the centre of Seoul and get off at Hwaseo Station. The taxi ride from there takes 15 to 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, continue to Suwon Station and take a bus from there. Bus 86, 100, 720 (and 720-1 and 702-2) all run past the stadium, often via Ajou University.<\/p>\n

Buses that connect the stadium with other destinations include bus 2, 1007, 3001, 3007, and 7000.<\/p>\n

Address: San 228, Uman-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si<\/p>\n