Bruxelas, Brussels, Belgium
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The Atomium was built in 1958 in Brussels as part of Expo 58. At 103 meters high, the Atomium represents an elementary iron crystal magnified 165 billion times, with tubes that connect the 9 parts forming 8 vertices.
The iron spheres about 18 meters in diameter are connected by tubes with ladders inside them with a length of about 35 meters. The windows installed in the top sphere offer visitors a panoramic view of the city. Other spheres have exhibitions from the 1950s. The three spheres, which can only be accessed by vertical tubes, are closed to the public for security reasons.
Initially planned to last just six months by architect André Waterkeyn, it has survived by becoming a must-visit place for tourists. Many consider the Atomium to be a national icon, rivaling the Manneken Pis. It is located next to the Balduíno I Stadium in Heysel Parque. Next to these are the congress center and the Mini Europe Park.
In March 2004, repairs to the monument began, with the replacement of the aluminum sheets already worn out over time. To help finance the works, the old aluminum plates were sold to the public as a souvenir. The Atomium was closed to the public until January 2006.
Schedule:
Monday 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
saturday 10:00 - 18:00
sunday 10:00 - 18:00
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