Atomium - Wikipedia
WEBThe Atomium (/ ə ˈ t oʊ m iː ə m / ə-TOH-mee-əm, French:, Dutch: [aːˈtoːmijəm]) is a landmark modernist building in Brussels, Belgium, originally constructed as the centrepiece of the 1958 Brussels World's Fair .
Atomium | History, Description, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAtomium, atomic model structure in Brussels that was designed by engineer André Waterkeyn and architects André and Jean Polak. It was built in 1958 for the World Exhibition, which was held in Belgium’s capital city. The Atomium’s construction dates from when Brussels was rebuilt after World War II,
Atomium
WEBRenovated as a major national event between 2004 and 2006, the Atomium - which was not intended to survive Expo 58 for which it was the flagship construction - is today, with over 600,000 visitors per year, the most popular tourist attraction in the capital of Europe, an art centre and an international symbol of Brussels and Belgium. panorama ...
Discover the Atomium
WEBTHE ATOMIUM. TODAY. In addition to being the most popular attraction in the capital and providing the most magnificent view of the city of Brussels, the Atomium offers an entirely astounding and surreal ride through its interior spaces and volumes which alone makes a visit worth it. Support us. ATOMIUM.
Atomium | City of Brussels
WEBtotal mass (in 1958): 2.400 tons. And a series of records: In 1958, due to its height, the Atomium is ranked the 6th largest built metal structure in the world. In 1958, it had the fastest lift in Europe. It could carry 500 people an hour at …
Prices & reductions - Atomium
WEBThe Atomium site consists of two separate buildings: the pavilion [concrete building at the foot of the Atomium] the Atomium itself. Toilet. However, the pavilion is partially open with an access to the paid [€0,50] toilets [woman, man, PRM] as well as a …
The symbol of Brussels and Belgium - Atomium
WEBThe Atomium was not meant to survive beyond the 1958 World's Fair but its popularity and success quickly made it a major part of the Brussels landscape, then national and finally international. Beyond its symbolic value linked to its history, the Atomium is also one of the icons of Brussels - the capital of Europe - with which it maintains ...
Plan your visit - Atomium
WEBPlace de l'Atomium 1 - Atomiumplein 1. 1020 Brussels, Belgium. +32 (0)2 475 47 75. info@atomium.be
Tour and rules - Atomium
WEBPLAN YOUR VISIT: TOUR & RULES. the tour includes the visit of 5 spheres, including the panorama. the Atomium entry ticket includes entry to the Design Museum Brussels located 150m from the Atomium. tickets can be bought at the cash desk or online. a digital game with AtomiumPlay.
The shape of the Atomium
WEBThe Atomium is shaped like a cube on its tip and represents an elementary iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. Why and how does the Atomium have this shape? Each World's Fair has a theme and a flagship building. In this edition, science had that honour.
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