Images of the Beijing Olympics - National Stadium, Beijing, China
The National Stadium, nicknamed the Bird's Nest (鸟巢) was the centerpiece of the 2008 Beijing Olympic venues. It seats around 80,000 spectators, with an additional 11,000 temporary seats used during major events. The stadium’s steel framework weighs over 42,000 tons, and its roof reaches a height of 68 meters. It also features natural ventilation and a translucent membrane that allows sunlight while protecting from the elements.
China Images: National Stadium, Beijing Olympics, 2008, China
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