Atomium
by KiNyA
Yeah, the Atomium is big! No, it's huge! I was just staring at it. Later on when I was standing just in front of it I saw a table woth comment:
'Symbol of the 1958 Universal Exhibition, halfway between architecture and sculpture, the Atomium's shape was inspired by an iron crystl molecule, enlarged 150 billion times. Designed in an era of huge enthuism for scientific and technological progress by engineer A. Waterkeyn, assisted by architects A. and P. Polak, this aluminium-covered steel construction boasts impressive statistics: 18 meter-diameter spheres, 2400 tons and almost 3 years of study and ececution for this monument whose life span and impact largely execeeded the context of an ephemeral event.'
Grand Place (Grote Markt)
by AndyRG
Grand Place is the most splendid square in Europe, the centre of tourism, all roads lead there. There are tall, flemish renaissance buildings around it, it is the place where the most important ceremonies-festivals are been celebrated. It becomes a colourful place with a nice flower market, there is a traditional bird market on Sunday's mornings too.
The Cinquantenaire is a large...
by Pegasus74
The Cinquantenaire is a large museum conglomerate - art, history, military and motor vehicles, accessible from the Schuman Metro station. It was created in 1880 as part of the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary (as the name indicates) of Belgian independence. The spectacular Triumphal Arch, topped with a four-horse chariot, is visible from a distance and forms a beautiful backdrop on a picture.
Palais de Justice - Highlights The Skyline
by Mikebb
On our Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour we saw the dome of this building standing out above all long before we reached it. The dome had been renovated and the bright gold stood out and made us want to be up close.
We later returned to the Upper Town and again visited the Palais, indeed a building you must see when visiting Brussels.
King Leopold 2 was responsible for the construction of this huge building during the period 1866 to 1883. The Palais de Justice is still home to the city's law courts.
Catch the Metro Train to station Louise or bus 34, tram 91,92,93,94.
visit the Atomium.
The Atomium...
by Ronald_T
visit the Atomium.
The Atomium is the most original monument in Belgium.
A symbol of the spirit of science commemorated during the Universal Exhibition of 1958, it depicts an iron molecule that has been magnified 165 billion times.
Its perfect form has made it a collector’s item that is reproduced all over the world in everything up to and including Venetian glass.
For those with a head for heights, a lift climbs 100 meter and provides direct access to the structure’s uppermost sphere. From here, you can enjoy a view across the entire Centenaire complex and beyond.
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