Sochi and beyond: The Venues For The Most Expensive Olympic Games Ever

The XXII Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, are said to have cost around US$50 billion, which makes them the most expensive Games to date. 

The bill includes many new buildings and the first ever Winter Olympic Park, planned by stadium designers Populous, who also created the Fisht stadium – the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies.

But the lack of big-name architects is noticeable, as is the fact that most of the venues are designed for re-use; some will even be dismantled and moved elsewhere after the Games.

Take a look at some of the spectacular venues in use… //Read more

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