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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).
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.
May 1, 2010 · Essentially the Atomium is a 335-foot-tall giant iron crystal, replicated in shiny steel. It is formed by nine spheres arranged in the the shape that iron atoms take in their delta and alpha...
Nov 18, 2020 · Brussels · November 18, 2020. How to Visit the Atomium in Brussels, Belgium. The Atomium is an icon in Belgium and one of the most unique museum experiences you can have around the world. The 102m tall building is shaped like an atom structure, and the museum is housed inside the different spheres.
The 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 ...
May 17, 2017 · Wikipedia. 40K views 6 years ago. The Atomium in Brussels is nine interconnected spheres intended to symbolize the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Built for the Expo 1958 world’s fair, it’s now...
