ETI takes a look inside Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz stadium as it prepares to host the Superbowl

The Georgia Dome — the former home of the Atlanta Falcons — was only 25 years old when it was demolished by the city of Atlanta.

The Falcons moved into the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium — a stunning $1.5 billion stadium with a retractable roof — to start the 2017 season. It is like nothing else ever seen in the NFL and looks from the outside like a gigantic metal origami structure.

Here is a tour of some of the stadium’s stunning features. Many of the images are from a rendering produced before the stadium was opened.

The Georgia Dome was taken down with a controlled implosion. It opened in 1992.

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The Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which sits right next to the lot where the Georgia Dome once stood, is located in downtown Atlanta.

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which sits right next to the lot where the Georgia Dome once stood, is located in downtown Atlanta. AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File

One side of the stadium is a ground-to-roof window.

One side of the stadium is a ground-to-roof window. Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The stadium has a retractable roof unlike any other, opening up like a flower and inspired by the Oculus in the Pantheon of ancient Rome.

Here’s a shot of the roof when it’s open.

Here's a shot of the roof when it's open. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

And when it’s closed.

And when it's closed. Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Sometimes the retractable roof is lit with different colors when it’s closed.

Sometimes the retractable roof is lit with different colors when it's closed. Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images

The gigantic window provides the fans with a cool view of Atlanta’s downtown.

The gigantic window provides the fans with a cool view of Atlanta's downtown. Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The coolest feature of the stadium may be the 360-degree high-definition “halo” video board.

Here is what the videoboard looked like before a Falcons game.

Here is what the videoboard looked like before a Falcons game. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

There are even some unique column video screens, as well as some smaller screens located among the seats.

There are even some unique column video screens, as well as some smaller screens located among the seats. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Image

The Champions Lounge is a high-end bar area that opens up to the field right behind the Falcons’ bench.

The 100 Yard Bar runs the entire length of the football field and even has yard markers and hash marks.

The 100 Yard Bar runs the entire length of the football field and even has yard markers and hash marks. mercedesbenzstadium.com

There are other lounges that are open-air and overlook the field from above.

There are other lounges that are open-air and overlook the field from above. mercedesbenzstadium.com

Here is what one of the suites looks like

Here is what one of the suites looks like. mercedesbenzstadium.com

Of course, the stadium is used for other events. Here is what it looks like during a concert.

Of course, the stadium is used for other events. Here is what it looks like during a concert. John Shearer/TAS18/Getty Images for TAS

It will host college basketball’s Final Four in 2020.

It will host college basketball's Final Four in 2020. mercedesbenzstadium.com

And here is what the stadium looks like for Atlanta’s Major League Soccer franchise, United FC.

And here is what the stadium looks like for Atlanta's Major League Soccer franchise, United FC. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Atlanta United won the 2018 MLS Cup in just its second season as a franchise and broke multiple MLS attendance records at Mercedes-Benz Stadium throughout its championship season.

Atlanta United won the 2018 MLS Cup in just its second season as a franchise and broke multiple MLS attendance records at Mercedes-Benz Stadium throughout its championship season. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Notice that there are panels that can be lowered to hide the upper deck for smaller crowds, giving the arena a more intimate feel. This looks a lot nicer than the tarps some stadiums use to cover empty seats.

Notice that there are panels that can be lowered to hide the upper deck for smaller crowds, giving the arena a more intimate feel. This looks a lot nicer than the tarps some stadiums use to cover empty seats. ESPN

Of course, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is at its best when it is hosting games at night.

Check out how it lights up.

Check out how it lights up. Scott Cunningham/Getty Images

Here is the full video of the stadium rendering.

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