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Atomium. Coordinates: 50°53′41″N4°20′28″E50.89472°N 4.34111°E. The Atomium ( / əˈtoʊmiːəm / ə-TOH-mee-əm, French: [atɔmjɔm], Dutch: [aːˈtoːmijəm]) is a landmark [2] modernist building in Brussels, Belgium, originally constructed as the centrepiece of the 1958 Brussels World's Fair ( Expo 58 ).
- Square de l'Atomium / Atomiumsquare 1
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Atomium is a landmark building from Expo 58, renovated as a tourist attraction, an art centre and a cultural venue. Learn about its history, exhibitions, podcast, educational materials and branding opportunities.
The Atomium is a monumental structure that represents a giant iron crystal, built for the Expo 58 in Brussels. It is now a cultural and tourism attraction that offers a panoramic view of the city and a journey through its interior spaces.
Atomium, 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,
Learn about the history, design, and exhibits of the Atomium, a giant steel structure that resembles a magnified iron crystal. Find out how to visit, what to expect, and where to eat at this iconic landmark of the 1958 World Expo.
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Unavoidable icon of Brussels and Belgium, unique creation in the history of architecture and emblematic vestige of the World Fair in Brussels (Expo 58); the Atomium is the most popular tourist attraction of the Europe’s Capital.
The Atomium is a symbol of the World Fair of 1958 and a popular monument in Brussels. It consists of nine spheres connected by tubes, representing an iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times.
