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In order to celebrate the new millennium the world's
biggest dome was constructed on the Meridian Line (GMT) in Greenwich.
It has been calculated that it could hold 18,000
double-decker buses or the Eiffel Tower laid on its side.
Much controversy has surrounded its design and
development and after years of lying empty it has now been bought by
AEG and been developed into an entertainment stadium.
The new 20,000 capacity indoor arena
is the most popular music arena in the world. There is also a live
music venue – indigO2 - with a
capacity of 2,350, The O2 bubble – a
state of the art exhibition space that is currently host to Michal
Jackson: The Official Exhibition and the British Music Experience, a
permanent, high-tech, interactive music museum, an 11 cinema complex,
and a vibrant ‘Entertainment District' featuring a variety of
bars, restaurants, and leisure facilities including the 2,500 capacity
nightclub, matter.
The O2 is an official venue
for the 2012 Olympics hosting both the gymnastic and basketball events.
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