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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.
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 ...
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,
The Atomium museum is generally open 10 am to 6 pm. Currently, Atomium tickets cost 16 Euros if you buy directly from the museum, for one adult ticket. Seniors over age 65 pay 14 Euros. Teenagers and students pay 8.50 Euros, those with a disability pay 8.50 Euros, and kids shorter than 115 cm (45 inches) get in free.
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The Atomium was created by the engineer André Waterkeyn on the occasion of the World Fair of Brussels in 1958. Its original structure symbolizes an iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times. Atomium in figures and records The Atomium is established by 9 spheres (1 sphere on each of the 8 tops and 1 in the centre).
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. Place de l'Atomium 1 - Atomiumplein 1. 1020 Brussels, Belgium.
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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 ...
