Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadion, Paramaribo

Name: Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadion
Address: Paramaribo, Suriname

#34 among attractions in Paramaribo

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

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Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadion, formerly known as the Flora Stadion and commonly called the Frank Essed Stadion, is a multi-purpose stadium in Paramaribo, Suriname. It is home to Leo Victor Cosmos, Royal '95, and Super Red Eagles. It is also the home stadium of SNL, the football club of the national military of Suriname. The stadium was named after Surinamese politician and forestry scientist Frank Essed. ()

Local name: Dr. Ir. F. Essedstadion Opened: 24 December 1958 (66 years ago)Capacity: 3500Coordinates: 5°48'41"N, 55°12'26"W

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Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: André Kamperveen Stadion, Thalia Theatre, Grote Stadskerk, Dutch Reformed Church of Suriname.

3.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Bridge
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Universities and schools
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Harbor
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