14 Stunning Photos of Olympic Venues Then and Now

Once a city is chosen as the next host of the Olympic Games, the planning and budgeting begins immediately. Hosting the Olympics is a huge responsibility, after all, and a country will spend literal years constructing extravagant buildings to house athletes, host sporting events and, ultimately, impress visitors. But what happens after that Olympic torch goes out? Take a look at these eerie present-day photos of three former Olympic venues.

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