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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 ).
THE SYMBOL OF BRUSSELS AND BELGIUM. Renovated 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 ...
THE 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, 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,
total 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 a speed of 5 metres per second (18 km/h).
The 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 space for strollers [mandatory].
Open now. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Write a review. About. 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. Duration: 1-2 hours.
