ArcelorMittal Orbit
The ArcelorMittal Orbit is a sculpture and observation tower in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. Designed by Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond, it was created for the 2012 London Olympics.
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The London Borough of Newham lies east of the City of London in Inner London, straddling areas once governed by West Ham and East Ham. The Queen Elizabeth Olymp...
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The London Borough of Newham lies east of the City of London in Inner London, straddling areas once governed by West Ham and East Ham. The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and ArcelorMittal Orbit stand as legacies of the 2012 Summer Olympics, while West Ham Park provides green space within the borough. The area contains historical churches, civic buildings, and parks of interest to those exploring East London's heritage.
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The ArcelorMittal Orbit is a sculpture and observation tower in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. Designed by Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond, it was created for the 2012 London Olympics.
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