2023-05-20 06:36:11
The tomb where “O Rei” was buried following his death at age 82 from advanced colon cancer is on the first floor of the Memorial Necropolis Ecumenica vertical cemetery, considered the highest in the world, located less than a kilometer away. from the Vila Belmiro stadium of his beloved club Santos.
Stadium decor and life-size statues
In a stadium setting, with images of supporters in the stands, synthetic turf on the ground and a small patch of sky painted on the ceiling, the room where the three-time world champion rests features two life-size golden statues in addition to the sparkling coffin . The golden grave is adorned with a cross at the top and two panels on the sides, recreating the 1,000th goal and the famous fist-in-the-air celebration he made when scoring at the Maracana Stadium in 1969.
In the corners of the memorial hall are the only three jerseys worn by the Brazilian idol, that of Santos, the Brazilian national team and the New York Cosmos, where he retired in 1977. The site is expected to attract visitors. visitors from all over the world, turning the city of Santos into a tourist attraction, but for now only 60 people a day are allowed to enter, subject to registration.
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