BRUSSEL, THE CITY OF FUTURISTIC ATOMIUM

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Atomium
Pl. de l'Atomium 1, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgia

The Atomium is an iconic landmark located in Brussels, Belgium. Its history began in 1958, when Brussels hosted the World's Fair, known as Expo 58. The Atomium was built as a symbol of scientific and technological progress, as well as hope for a bright future.


The Atomium's unique design is the work of Belgian architect André Waterkeyn. This structure consists of nine iron balls connected to each other via tubes and ladders. Each ball has a diameter of about 18 meters, and the entire structure is about 102 meters high. The spheres represent iron atoms magnified about 165 billion times.





At first, the Atomium was only built for the World's Fair and was expected to be temporary. However, due to its high popularity and strong symbolic value, the Atomium became a permanent landmark in Brussels after the exhibition ended. This building is a major tourist attraction and is one of the famous symbols of the city.



The Atomium has undergone several renovations and updates since its inception. In 2004, an extensive restoration was carried out that returned the structure to its original luster. Today, the Atomium also presents a variety of interesting exhibitions and art installations, as well as offering a panoramic experience from the top of the ball that offers beautiful views of the city of Brussels.





How to get there:
To visit the Atomium, visitors can use public transportation such as the metro or bus.
Metro Line 6: Take Line 6 to the "Heysel/Heizel" station. The Atomium is about a 10-minute walk from the station. Just follow the signs or ask for directions once you exit the metro.

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