Where is Olympiastadion
Friday - 28th July 2006
This article does not cite any references or sources.
Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed.
Olympiastadion
UEFA
Full name
Berlin Olympiastadion
Location
Berlin, Germany
Built
1934-36
Opened
1936
Renovated
1974
2004
Owner
Olympiastadion Berlin GmbH
Operator
WALTER BAU-AG/DYWIDAG
Surface
Grass
Construction cost
42 million RM
€242 million
Architect
Werner March
Friedrich Wilhelm Krahe
Former names
Deutsches Stadion
Tenants
1936 Summer Olympics
Hertha BSC Berlin
Berlin Thunder
Capacity
74,228
Dimensions
105 x 68 m
The Olympiastadion is a sports stadium in Berlin. There have been two stadia on the site: the present facility, and one that was built for the aborted 1916 Summer Olympics. Both were designed by members of the same family, the first by Otto March and the second by his son Werner March.
The current Olympiastadion surrounded by the massive Olympischer Platz was originally built for the 1936 Summer Olympics. During World War II these buildings suffered little damage. After the war, the United Kingdom military occupation used it as its headquarters until 1994.
Aside from its use as an Olympic stadium, the Olympiastadion has a strong footballing tradition. Historically, it's the ground of club Hertha BSC of Berlin. It was also used for 3 matches in the 1974 FIFA World Cup. It hosted six matches, including the final, in the 2006 FIFA World Cup and was renovated for that reason. The German Cup final match is held each year at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
Read all on Wikipedia
 Map |  | |
 | where it is |