14 Historic Stadiums Reborn: Where Sports Legends Now Host Epic Events

13. Estádio do Pacaembu (São Paulo, Brazil): Art Deco Icon, Cultural Hub

São Paulo's Estádio do Pacaembu, an Art Deco architectural masterpiece completed in 1940, represents a rebirth through diversification. While continuing to host football matches, it has increasingly become a cultural and leisure complex. Beyond its grandstand and pitch, the site now includes a sports museum (Museu do Futebol), a swimming pool, and event spaces. Its rebirth emphasizes preserving its historical aesthetic while expanding its utility, transforming it from a purely football arena into a vibrant public space that blends sport, history, and community engagement.