The Beijing National Stadium, also known colloquially as the Bird’s Nest, was designed to host the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This $423 million futuristic stadium is the world’s largest steel structure with a seating capacity of 80,000. The Bird’s Nest hosted the opening and closing ceremonies, athletic events, and soccer final of the 2008 Summer Olympics, from August 8-24, 2008. MATE …[more]