The largest domed stadium in the world, the Dallas Cowboys stadium is a major achievement of American sports culture. Located in Arlington Texas, Dallas Cowboys stadium replaces the former stadium used by the Cowboys since the early days of the team.
The official opening took place on May 29th, 2009, and the stadium will house the home games of the team for the new NFL season. The architecture of the stadium pays homage to the former structure by mimicking a hole in the roof, in remembrance of the original Texas Stadium. The new Dallas Cowboys stadium serves for non-sports events too, such as concerts, shows and other cultural manifestations.
The building costs of the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium were impressive, making it one of the most expensive sports venues ever built. Lots of taxes were in fact increased in Arlington as a form of financial support for the construction. City sales, car rental and hotel occupancy taxes were increased with one or two percents for the only reason of funding the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium. The National Football League contributed to the project by quite an impressive sum of money according to the regulations. The important thing is that the venue was built and that the Dallas Cowboys Stadium is part of American national heritage.
As for design and architecture, it seems that the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium is beyond any criticism. The stadium is anchored by massive arches and the retractable roofs make the building practical on all sorts of weather. There is a high-definition video display hung right in the middle of the stadium which enables for a nearly perfect visibility. The scoreboard is a lot larger too. With 3,000 square feet bigger than the former scoreboard, Dallas Cowboys Stadium scoreboard now measures 11,520 square feet.
The Dallas Cowboys Stadium also includes a Hall of Fame level dedicated to the best American football team. Even if you are not a Cowboys' fan you'll still be impressed by the huge number of real life drawings and the quality of the design. The 2011 Super Bowl will be housed by this facility, but until then, the Dallas Cowboys Stadium is expected to be used on very numerous occasions, for a wide range of activities. From cultural shows to the music concerts and exhibitions,
the new Arlington venue has a lot of things to offer.
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