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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AtomiumAtomium - Wikipedia

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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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   Visit the Atomium, a renovated landmark of Expo 58, and enjoy its panoramic view, exhibitions and cultural events. Learn more about its history, architecture and brand image on its official website.

4. www.atomium.be › discoverDiscover the Atomium

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   The Atomium is a former symbol of the Brussels World's Fair (1958) that was redesigned and converted into a cultural and tourism attraction in the 2000s. Learn how it was designed and built for the fair, how it became an icon of the city and how to visit its interior spaces and volumes.

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6. www.britannica.com › topic › AtomiumAtomium | History, Description, & Facts | Britannica

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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,

7. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g188644-dAtomium - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor

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   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.

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   • Location: Atomium Square Laeken

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   When was the Atomium built?

   • The Atomium’s construction dates from when Brussels was rebuilt after World War II, during which Belgium was under occupation by Nazi Germany. It is a giant model of a crystal molecule of iron, magnified 165 billion times. It stands 335 feet (102 meters) tall on the Heysel Plateau, close to the site of the 1958 exhibition.

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   Why is the Atomium important?

   • 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.

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   Where is the Atomium located?

   • The Atomium is located in the Northern part of the city of Brussels, a 5 minute walk from the Heysel / Heizel metro station (line 6) and right opposite Mini-Europe. Discover The Atomium in Brussels, Belgium: Climb inside an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times its normal size.

   The Atomium – Brussels, Belgium - Atlas Obscura

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   Why is the Atomium a tourist attraction?

   • 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. The Atomium was created by the engineer André Waterkeyn on the occasion of the World Fair of Brussels in 1958.

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9. www.brussels.be › atomiumAtomium | City of Brussels

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   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.

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

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    May 1, 2010 · The Atomium is a 335-foot-tall steel structure built for the 1958 World's Fair. It represents the shape of iron atoms and offers exhibitions, restaurants and sleepovers in its spheres.