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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

Last updated on: August 1, 2012 11:10 IST
BMW Welt.

The BMW Welt is an architectural marvel blending technology, design, innovation and style. 

The BMW Welt, a multi-functional exhibition facility located in Munich, Germany attracts tourists from across the world.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

Last updated on: August 1, 2012 11:10 IST
A model of the BMW Welt.
Located near the BMW Headquarters and the Olympiapark, it is designed to showcase the current products of BMW.

It will be a distribution center for BMW cars, offer an event forum and a conference center. 

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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A model of the Welt.
It will be a distribution center for BMW cars, offer an event forum and a conference center.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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A model of the BMW Welt.

It took four years to build this magnificent piece of architecture. The first customer to take delivery of a new BMW at the Welt was Jonathan Spira.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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Workers start construction at the site.

With a unique design, this building also has a 800 kilowatt solar plant on its roof. 

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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Construction of the welt.

BMW Welt also offers shops with BMW auxiliary products, as well as a fully serviced restaurant.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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Construction site of the Welt.

In the meeting forum, BMW Welt offers conference rooms and the opportunity to stage media events.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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Construction site of the Welt.

The building often houses exhibitions of the  new BMW models.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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BMW Welt has rapidly emerged as one of Bavaria's most popular tourist destinations.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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Construction site of the Welt.

BMW Welt remains the top tourist attraction in Bavaria. With over 300,000 guests, July 2011 saw the highest number of visitors since inauguration in October 2007.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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Building the double cone structure.

Around 15,000 new BMW cars a year are handed over to customers from around the world.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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Workers on the rooftop.

In addition to the exclusive presentation of the latest range of cars and motorcycles, interactive exhibits afford insights into innovation, development, design and production.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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Construction site.

BMW Welt has a number of attractive event venues featuring state-of-the-art technology.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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Construction site of Welt.

Concerts, readings, after-show parties, clubbing events, panel discussions, live broadcasts and product presentations all find an exclusive platform at the Welt.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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A view of the interiors during construction.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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A view of the interiors during construction.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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A view of the gallery during construction.

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the stunning BMW Welt was built

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A view of the gallery at night.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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An aerial view of the gallery.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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An aerial view of the gallery.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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A splendid view of the BMW Welt.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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A stunning view of the double cone structure.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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An aerial view of the BMW Welt complex.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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The event forum of the BMW Welt.

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How the stunning BMW Welt was built

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Cars on display at the BMW Welt.