Welcome to the Monterrey Stadium, the Most Picturesque Venue of the World Cup

The Netherlands and Morocco will face off on Monday against Tuesday evening in one of the most intriguing matches of the World Cup's Round of 16. The stadium in Monterrey, where the game will be held, is world-renowned for its breathtaking view of the local mountain, Cerro de la Silla.

This is arguably the most 'Instagrammable' venue of the entire World Cup, which Morocco and the Netherlands will inaugurate this Tuesday in their Round of 16 clash. Fans seated in the north stand of the Monterrey stadium will be treated to an incredible view that regularly makes the rounds on social media. The opposite stand is intentionally lower to make way for the giant mountain directly behind the stadium.

Before becoming a postcard-perfect image, this otherworldly landscape is, above all, a symbol of Monterrey and its identity. The natural landmark is even featured on the coat of arms of the country's second-largest city. "El Cerro de la Silla" translates to "The Saddle Mountain" (or hill) due to its shape, which resembles a horse's saddle. Its highest point is 1,821 meters.

"It's one of the seven wonders of Mexico!" smiles Ricardo, a regular at the stadium and a supporter of the local club, CF Monterrey. "There's something almost spiritual about Cerro de la Silla. It fills you with energy and passes it on to the city. It's our number one symbol. For everyone here, when you see it, you feel a powerful emotion," shares the Monterrey native.

"Inside, you get this panoramic view of Cerro de la Silla, which here represents the grandeur of Monterrey and its region," he explains with pride. Outside of the World Cup, the venue, named Estadio BBVA, hosts the matches of CF Monterrey's "Rayados," who finished 14th in the Mexican league last season and feature the well-known Anthony Martial in their ranks. Although it's already an iconic venue, the facility is not that old—it was only opened in 2015.

This Monday, Dutch and Moroccan supporters will head to the foot of Cerro de la Silla and will be the last to enjoy the stadium this summer. The Round of 16 clash is the final World Cup match scheduled in Monterrey. By a twist of fate, it will also be the 500th match in the stadium's history.