And just like that, someone flicked the switch! For the first time seen by the public, the Green Point World Cup Stadium turned on the lights.

And boy was it beautiful!

Green Point Stadium switches on the lights..

She’s a beauty..

But then I got word @fromjoanne that there were even more pics out there – including hi-res.

Check it out below.

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Green Point Stadium turns the lights on
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Green Point Stadium turns the lights on
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Very very cool.

Click here for more photos detailing the progress of the stadium.

[thanks cade, fromjoanne ]