Super Bowl 2013 Top reasons for loving the Mercedes-Benz Superdome

The Superdome has enjoyed a number of landmark events. To be clear on the history of this famous domed stadium, here are the facts in chronological order, as provided by New Orleans Magazine:• Construction authorized by law in November 1966.• Construction begins in August 1971.• Superdome opens in August 1975.• First Sugar Bowl game held in Dome in 1976 (with 35 more to follow).• Pistol Pete Maravich and New Orleans Jazz draw crowd of 35,000 in 1977.• Sugar Ray Leonard defeats Roberto Duran in “no mas” fight, November 1980.• Dome sets world record for indoor concert attendance when 87,500 people gather for a Rolling Stones concert, December 1981.• Pope John Paul II addresses 80,000 school children, September 1987.• George H.W. Bush is nominated for re-election at Republican National Convention, August 1988.• New Orleans Saints defeat Atlanta Falcons in first return to the Dome after Hurricane Katrina, September 2006.• Saints beat Eagles to advance to NFC championship game for the first time, January 2007.• LSU beats Ohio State to win BCS Championship, January 2008.• Saints defeat Vikings in overtime to win first-ever home NFC Championship game and advance to Super Bowl, Jan. 2010.• Hosted five NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Fours (latest in 2012).• Hosted three BCS College Football Championships games (latest in 2012)• Hosted seven Super Bowls, with the first in 1978 and the latest in 2013. Known as "the shelter of last resort" when Hurricane Katrina pummeled New Orleans, The Superdome carried on by housing thousands who were left homeless by the monster storm. But this landmark was hurt too, and had to be fixed. That happened to the tune of $185 million, during which time a new Sportexe MomentumTurf surface was installed to this iconic architectural wonder.Besides hosting the Super Bowl XLVII, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, formerly known as the Louisiana Superdome, has also hosted baseball, basketball, boxing, WWE, soccer, gymnastics and motocross competitions. Specifically, this landmark building has been the venue to boast the BCS Championship, the Essence Festival, the Allstate Sugar Bowl, Bayou Classic, New Orleans Bowl, numerous Saints games, the Brothers of the Sun concert, and the Endymion Extravaganza, among other exciting events. That's a lot of competition and a lot of entertainment, too, as is worthy of The Big Easy, a city that gives as much, or even more, than it gets.View the list »
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It's almost here! Super Bowl 2013 is set to begin on Sunday, and for those travelers who made their way to New Orleans to take in the big game, you are definitely in for a rousing good time while visiting the very place where this huge event will play out in the Big Easy.

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Not only will you lucky souls be able to personally witness the all-important match between the Ravens and the 49ers, but you will also be able to experience the amazing Mercedes-Benz Superdome, a top Louisiana landmark located in downtown New Orleans.

Indeed, the storied stadium, with its inimitable style, has become synonymous with New Orleans spirit. It is an architectural wonder that shows the world that this never-say-die Southern city continues its devotion to relentless perseverance and a winning attitude that just won't quit.

So, with that said about the place that will have hosted a whopping seven Super Bowl games once this one is called, here are the top reasons to embrace this iconic Louisiana venue that is as good as, or even better than, its telling name represents.

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  • Besides hosting the Super Bowl XLVII, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, formerly known as the Louisiana Superdome, has also hosted baseball, basketball, boxing, WWE, soccer, gymnastics and motocross competitions. Specifically, this landmark building has been the venue to boast the BCS Championship, the Essence Festival, the Allstate Sugar Bowl, Bayou Classic, New Orleans Bowl, numerous Saints games, the Brothers of the Sun concert, and the Endymion Extravaganza, among other exciting events. That's a lot of competition and a lot of entertainment, too, as is worthy of The Big Easy, a city that gives as much, or even more, than it gets.
  • Known as "the shelter of last resort" when Hurricane Katrina pummeled New Orleans, The Superdome carried on by housing thousands who were left homeless by the monster storm. But this landmark was hurt too, and had to be fixed. That happened to the tune of $185 million, during which time a new Sportexe MomentumTurf surface was installed to this iconic architectural wonder.
  • The Superdome has enjoyed a number of landmark events. To be clear on the history of this famous domed stadium, here are the facts in chronological order, as provided by New Orleans Magazine:• Construction authorized by law in November 1966.• Construction begins in August 1971.• Superdome opens in August 1975.• First Sugar Bowl game held in Dome in 1976 (with 35 more to follow).• Pistol Pete Maravich and New Orleans Jazz draw crowd of 35,000 in 1977.• Sugar Ray Leonard defeats Roberto Duran in “no mas” fight, November 1980.• Dome sets world record for indoor concert attendance when 87,500 people gather for a Rolling Stones concert, December 1981.• Pope John Paul II addresses 80,000 school children, September 1987.• George H.W. Bush is nominated for re-election at Republican National Convention, August 1988.• New Orleans Saints defeat Atlanta Falcons in first return to the Dome after Hurricane Katrina, September 2006.• Saints beat Eagles to advance to NFC championship game for the first time, January 2007.• LSU beats Ohio State to win BCS Championship, January 2008.• Saints defeat Vikings in overtime to win first-ever home NFC Championship game and advance to Super Bowl, Jan. 2010.• Hosted five NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Fours (latest in 2012).• Hosted three BCS College Football Championships games (latest in 2012)• Hosted seven Super Bowls, with the first in 1978 and the latest in 2013. 
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