Estadio Luis Tróccoli is a multi-use

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. It is currently used primarily for

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matches and is the home of CA Cerro. The stadium holds 25,000 spectators and was built in 1964.

Installations

The outside of the stadium features a

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painted by Uruguayan artist Leopoldo Nóvoa Garcia. The painting was so impressive that Nóvoa Garcia was invited to move to

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to continue working on his art.

References

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