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Olympiastadion

Sunday, 9th July 2006 by

Opened in 1936, renovated in 2004, 68 metres high, with 113 VIP stands, 2 underground garages and 76,000 seats, this is the fantastic looking Olympiastadion in Berlin. None of it matters tonight of course – not if you’re a French or Italian football fan – as this is where the 2006 World Cup final is being played in just under half an hour. Really cool stadium though! Thanks to Giampaolo…

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