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 Olympia stadium by Gerrem
The refurbishment of the Olympic stadium in Berlin took four years to complete. After building work was completed, the stadium was re-opened with a huge party on July 31st 2004.After building work was completed, the stadium boasted a capacity of 74,500, all seats. During the refurbishment of that area, 80,000 sqm of earth were moved, 15,000 sqm of concrete were used as well as 1800 tons of steel.The highlight of the whole refurbishment of the Olympic stadium was the roof construction, which cost around 26 million Euros…11% of the total budget. The steel construction was covered by two huge membranes, each measuring 31,000 sqm. The upper membrane consists of 76 segments featuring 1158 glass blocks, each of which weighed 200 kg. The roof construction itself is supported by a total of 20 pillars.
History:
Berlin's Olympic Stadium, designed by architect Werner March, was built between 1934 and 1936 for the '36 Olympic Games. 42 million Reichmarks were spent on its construction, which was completed by several hundred different companies. The new stadium replaced the "German Stadium", designed by Werner March's father Otto March. The Olympic complex encompasses hockey, swimming, and equestrian stadiums, as well as a theatre and the oval-shaped Olympic Stadium. If the seats of the Olympic Stadium were to be placed in a row, its length would amount to around 42 kilometers. The symbolism is apparent - the classic marathon run is 42.195 km long. The oval form of the arena is interrupted by the 25-meter wide Marathon Gate, from which one could look out upon the Maifeld and its belltower.
During the Second World War the Olympic Stadium was not spared from allied bombing-raids. Despite substantial damage, a reconstruction was possible, thereby reconfirming the stadium's status as a symbol for the Olympic spirit, unbroken despite the storms of history. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 Who's that then? by nigelw6443Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Berlin, CharlottenburgPhone: 01805-189200 (0,12 Euro/min)Directions: Easy to find as sign posted from the autobahn or if travelling by train head for the Olympia Stadion station.
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 German Cup Final 2004 by m-joyLeave a Comment Theme: Sports WatchingDirections: U-Bahn U2 Olympiastadion
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 I kiss Football! by nigelw6443
The team was actually named after an old steamship hence the name Hertha which is quite unusual for a sporting club.
It is an interesting afternoon or evening out mingling with the crowd outside at one of the many bratwurst stands and drinking a cheap beer before going into the stadium. This was the stadium where the 1936 Olympics took place and there was the incident with Hitler and that black American fellow! Leave a Comment Theme: Sports WatchingAddress: Hanns-Braun-Strasse, Friesenhaus 2, 14053 BerlinDirections: The stadium is in Spandau and is clearly signposted coming from the Autobahn. Also it has a U and SBahn station both called Olympic StadionWebsite: http://www.herthabsc.de/index.php?id=her_en
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 by alexberlinLeave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Olympischer Platz 3, 14053 Berlin - CharlottenburgPhone: +493030063430
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 Berlin Olympic Stadium; square
in front of it by jeoren, 3 more photos
The stadium dates from the Olympic Games of the '30s and is renovated for the big event of next year. It's an imposant building and easy reachable by metro. Leave a Comment Theme: Sports Watching
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I have no intention of trying to compete with the other tips here... The only thing i would like to add are my photos. For info on the stadium see Gerrem's tip. Theme: Sports Watching
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