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   Coordinates: 50°53′41″N 4°20′28″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 ).

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

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   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 ...

3. www.atomium.be › discoverDiscover the Atomium

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   THE ATOMIUMTODAY. 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.

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   Where is the Atomium building located in Brussels?

   • The building is located on the Square de l'Atomium / Atomiumsquare, at the intersection of the Boulevard du Centenaire / Eeuwfeestlaan with the Avenue de l'Atomium / Atomiumlaan and the Avenue de Bouchout / Boechoutlaan, and opposite the Centenary Palace of the Brussels Exhibition Centre ( Brussels Expo ).

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   Why should you visit the Atomium in Brussels?

   • 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.

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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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   Who designed the Atomium in Brussels?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. 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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   L’Atomium est un monument de Bruxelles, en Belgique, construit à l'occasion de l'Exposition universelle de 1958 et représentant la maille conventionnelle du cristal de fer (structure cubique centrée) agrandie 165 milliards de fois. Il est situé à Laeken sur le plateau du Heysel où eut lieu cette exposition.

   • Architecte: André et Jean Polak

   • Ingénieur: André Waterkeyn

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   total height: 102m. diameter of spheres: 18m. diameter of tubes: 3m30. 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.

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   LE SYMBOLE DE BRUXELLES ET DE LA BELGIQUE. Rénovée dans un grand élan national entre 2004 et 2006, l’Atomium - qui ne devait pas survivre à l’Expo 58 dont elle était le bâtiment-phare - est aujourd’hui, avec plus de 600.000 visiteurs par an, le lieu touristique le plus fréquenté de la capitale européenne, un centre d’art ainsi ...

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

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   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.