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   The 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 .

   • Address: Square de l'Atomium / Atomiumsquare 1
   • Architectural style: Modernism

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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,

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   Who designed the Atomium in Brussels?

   • The Atomium in Brussels. 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.

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   Where is the Atomium located in Brussels?

   • It is served by Heysel/Heizel metro station on line 6 of the Brussels Metro. The Atomium is a landmark modernist building in Brussels, Belgium, originally constructed as the centrepiece of the 1958 Brussels World's Fair .

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   Is Atomium a French name?

   • The name Atomium (pronounced / əˈtoʊmiːəm / ə-TOH-mee-əm) is a portmanteau combining the words atom and aluminium, the metal with which the spheres were initially covered. The Brussels-Capital Region is bilingual; hence, both the monument's French and Dutch names— l'Atomium and het Atomium —are official.

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   What is the original structure of Atomium?

   • Its original structure symbolizes an iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times. The Atomium is established by 9 spheres (1 sphere on each of the 8 tops and 1 in the centre). These 9 spheres are connected by 20 tubes, the whole resting on 3 pillars. And a series of records:

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   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 of Brussels and Belgium. panorama ...

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   The Atomium is an international tourist attraction. This unique piece of architecture, created on the occasion of the World Fair of Brussels in 1958, became the most popular monument of the capital of Europe.

6. www.atlasobscura.com › places › the-atomium-brusselsThe Atomium – Brussels, Belgium - Atlas Obscura

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   May 1, 2010 · In 1958 the Atomium was built for the Brussels World’s Fair and never intended to be a permanent part of the Brussels landscape, but like the Eiffel tower for the French, once the fair was...

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7. historydigest.substack.com › p › exploring-theExploring the Atomium: Belgium's Iconic Symbol of Progress

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   Jan 8, 2024 · History Digest. Jan 08, 2024. 2. Share. In the center of Brussels, Belgium, the Atomium stands as a symbol of human ingenuity and scientific progress. This iconic structure, resembling a giant iron crystal magnified 165 billion times, has become a symbol of both the city and the nation.

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   SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. The Atomium ( / əˈtoʊmiːəm / ə-TOH-mee-əm, French: [atɔmjɔm], Dutch: [aːˈtoːmijəm]) is a landmark modernist building in Brussels, Belgium, originally constructed as the centrepiece of the 1958 Brussels World's Fair ( Expo 58 ). Designed by the engineer André Waterkeyn and the architects André and Jean Polak as ...