Atomium is a symbol of the city, located between Mini-Europe Park and King Baudouin Stadium. The construction reproduce the structure of a molecule atom. The objective has nine steel spheres (originally made of aluminum) linked by tunnels. The entire structure has a height of 102 meters and 18 meters in diameter spheres.
Atomium was conducted for the World Exposition in 1958 by Andre Waterkeyn. This attraction in Brussels is even more impressive around or not there are other imposing structures. The highest scope offers a panoramic view of the city. Atomium is open from 10:00 to 18:00. Children under 6 years
have free, children between 6 and 11 years pay € 4, children between 12 and 18 years and seniors € 8, € 9 students and adults (18-64 years) € 11.
Atomium is one of the most famous building in Brussels.
First, I can say that is a building that amazes me mostly by its origins. It was built in the 50s! (Construction lasted almost three years, between 1956 and 1958) and was ready in time for Expo 58 Brussels - the largest event and the first of its kind after World War.
The building is a crystallized molecule of iron (with the rigor 9 carbon atoms), magnified 150 thousand million times. The building is 102 meters tall!
In each sphere is one point to visit, or after the event, an exhibition. Well, I liked was a sphere in which a film with Atomium building - was really nice and was made a super team of craftsmen that at the time, and technique then did so a "monument"! All my respect!
As another technicality originally supposed to be higher, meaning higher spheres and shorter and thicker tubes. But for reasons of difficulty sustaining weight and wind resistance, did this "compromise"! Basically, the whole building is supported on a central pillar stuck really well in a very good foundation with the three stairs.
As a curiosity, the building was only made to Expo58, but because it was so successful, they kept it, and is a major tourist attraction in Brussels.
