Cleveland Browns Stadium stands on the same footprint as the former Cleveland Municipal Stadium. The stadium which was opened in 1999 has a myriad of modern amenities and conveniences that give the stadium a look and feel of a 21st century facility. It fits right in with its modern neighbors, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Great Lakes Science Center. Architectural gaps in the seating bowl at Cleveland Browns Stadium at the Southeast and Southwest entrance plazas allow visitors to view the field and the inside of the facility. These gaps and the upper level bridges connecting the sideline and end zone seating also allow ticket holders to see the downtown skyline. In addition, lighting has been specially designed to highlight the columns and beams supporting the upper deck topped by a halo of light glowing from the sideline canopies.