Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium is the home of Ulsan Hyundai FC. If you are a fan of Ulsan FC, it will be a great place for you to visit. Even if you are not, you should better visit because Ulsan Hyundai FC performed great in the last season which they ranked second place in the league. The team has become very promising since the last season. Not only that, Ulsan FC produced many players who currently play for the South Korean national football team.
The stadium was originally built for the World Cup in 2002 which was held in Korea and Japan. The construction cost of the stadium was 151.4 billion won which was a massive money invested compared to other football stadiums. It was finally opened in June 30, in 2001 with great expectation of the fans who were looking forward to 2002 World Cup. The stadium has a total capacity of 44,102 seats with 3 floors and 2 basement floors.
The stadium is also known as Big Crown Stadium. That’s because the general structure of the stadium resembles the form of skull crown that represents ‘Bangudae’. ‘Bangudae’ is a very renowned rock carving in Korea that was designated as the national treasure No.285. Thus, you will marvel at the beauty of the structure when you come to the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium. Besides, you wouldn’t disappoint even if you come to the stadium late at night. That’s because the stadium illuminates at night by presenting 128 lamps that represent the crown of the Silla Dynasty.
Unlike other stadiums in Korea, Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium is known for nor only mechanical imagery, but also environment-friendly imagery as well. Also, a good thing about the stadium is that the entrance to the stadium is free. For this reason, you can enjoy and feel the refreshing air that comes from vast green grass as soon as you enter the stadium.
I highly recommend the attractions nearby the football stadium since the stadium is encompassed by the thick forest. A lake, a fountain and bicycle courses and lakeside square are great spots to visit after touring the stadium. If you are sick of urban life and miss the beauty of nature, Ulsan Munsu Football stadium will quench your thirst.