Since the creation of the modern Olympic Games in 1896, the competition to be selected as the host city has been fierce. Cities vie with innovation and resources to stand out and attract athletes and spectators from around the globe. Follow our special coverage this week as we bring you a daily focus report on cities that have hosted the Olympics, from Los Angeles to Beijing, Athens, Barcelona, and Munich.
For over 50 years, Munich's Olympic Village and Park have been an integral part of the city. Yet, when it was built for the 1972 Olympics, the village and its concrete buildings were heavily criticized for their modern architecture. Today, however, it is one of Munich's most popular districts—car-free and family-friendly. In short, it stands as a model of redevelopment admired worldwide, though the shadow of the 1972 terrorist attack on the Israeli team remains. Anne Mailliet and Nick Holdsworth report.
