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THE MERCEDES BENZ MUSEUM:
In May 2006 the Mercedes Benz Museum was opened in Stuttgart, Germany. The
building is arranged in three overlapping circles and there is a particular
reason for the circular design. Upon entering the Museum, visitors are whisked
to the top of the massive Atrium by a very futuristic lift system, then a
spiralling downhill walk entices visitors to view the history of Mercedes
Benz.
SOME OF THE FEATURES OF THE UNIQUE
MUSEUM STRUCTURE:
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THE 'OVERLAPPING CIRCLES' DESIGN, VISITORS
START THEIR TOUR FROM THE TOP |
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THE MASSIVE ATRIUM AND FUTURISTIC LIFT
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JUAN MANUEL FANGIO AND THE W196R:
Located near the entry to the Museum, Mercedes Benz have
commemorated their involvement with Juan Manual Fangio. Fangio won five Formula
One World Championships, (1951, 1954, 1955, 1956 and 1957). Fangio drove the
W196R to win his Championships in 1954, (part year also competed in a Maserati
250F) and 1955.
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JUAN MANUEL FANGIO, THE W196R AND DEEJAY51 |
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THE W196R EXHIBIT |
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