2012 Olympic tower unveiled in London
2010-04-02 14:25:52 GMT2010-04-02 22:25:52 (Beijing Time)
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Photo shows the model of the 2012 Olympic tower. The 19.1 million pound cost tower will stand in the southern part of the Olympic Park between the Stadium and Aquatics Center and will open in time for the 2012 Games. (chinadaily.com.cn)
Designer Anish Kapoor and the model of the 2012 Olympic tower. (chinadaily.com.cn)
Photo shows the model of the 2012 Olympic tower. The 19.1 million pound cost tower will stand in the southern part of the Olympic Park between the Stadium and Aquatics Center and will open in time for the 2012 Games. (chinadaily.com.cn)
LONDON, March 31 (Xinhua) -- The Mayor of London Boris Johnson unveiled the artist and design chosen to create a tallest tower in the UK on Wednesday, which would act as a spectacular new visitor attraction in the Olympic Park
The stunning artwork, to be entitled "The Arcelor Mittal Orbit", will ensure the Olympic Park remains an unrivaled visitor destination following the 2012 Games, providing the key Olympic legacy Mayor of London Boris Johnson envisioned for the East End.
