New Delhi: The Berlin Stadium is one of the most historical venues in Germany.
Jesse Owens had set this arena on fire 70 years ago, blazing his way to four Olympic gold medals. It is slated to host six World Cup matches.
It's an architectural masterpiece in a city that has seen more history being made than any other. Berlin is the venue for the most important game in the World Cup Final on July 9.
Ever since its foundation, Berlin has been reconciled to its tragic fate of being divided and re-unified.
Located within the confines of the Spree Valley, Berlin evokes conflicting thoughts from different people. Some say it's a village, while for others call it a pulsating metropolis.
With solid financial back-up from the Federal Government, the spectacular arena underwent a Euro 242 million facelift.
Keeping spectator comfort in mind, all the 66,000 seats for the Cup matches have been covered.
And with 5000 dimmable fluorescent lights, the new roof, a vast oval structure, it reflects the harmonious synergy between the past and the present.
"Of course this (Berlin) stadium is special because it is old. It is more than 70-year-old and if you look at it from the outside it was originally built in 1936. This is because, it is protected by landmark protection, and it’s a monument," says press officer for the stadium
"So this is part of the impression that you have when you go inside the stadium. From the outside you have a historical building and you get information by our tourist guides or the information points. But when you go inside you have one of the most modern arena in Europe."
And if hosts Germay make it to the final, serenity will give way to a madness called Love of football.
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