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 by Buckz
Atomium is well worth a visit anyway, Very dated inside, but I thought this was a good thing.
Light wise its good for an afternoon shot from grass halfway up to the other Expo building.
There are a number of places to eat nearby, indoors and outdoors. Leave a Comment
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 by tompt
All building are in the sane style, and worth just admiring from outside. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro: Heizel/Heysel
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 by lmkluque
The upper levels are closed to the public because they are used for scientific research, but even the lower levels are high enough to give a magnificent view. Leave a Comment
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 Atomium by robertgaz
It is a replica model of the atomic structure of iron crystals magnified 165 billion times.
The visitors reception area is in the base sphere. Leave a Comment
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 King Baudouin Stadium by csordila
The opening match of the Euro 2000 championship was played here.
The former stadium built in 1930 was of course most notorious for being the site of a terrible disaster in 1985, when thirty-nine Italian and Belgian fans died and hundreds were injured. A retaining wall separating the Liverpool followers from Juventus supporters in sector 'Z' collapsed and many were crushed or trampled when panicking Juventus fans tried to escape.
The Football Association has banned the English clubs from playing in Europe following this tragedy.
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The Atomium was built in 1958 for the World Fair and is modelled on an iron molecule (enlarged 165 billion times!).
It is 102m high and is made of steel. It has 9 balls linked by columns - inside you can travel from one balll to another via escalators through the columns.
A high speed elevator whizzes you to the viewing tower at the very top.
When we were there there was a Tin Tin exobition inside (I do not know if this is a permanent exhibition).
Inside is all a bit tin foil and there was MOLECULE MAN or MR. ATOMIUM! I am not sure what he was but he was very silvery and was ready to meet and greet. I hope he is still thre and hasn't had the "chop" or been updated... It was all a bit un-modern, un-revamped, un-cool & tacky that it somehow managed to go full circle and become rather quirky and charming!
adult/concession E5.45/4.50
Spring/summer opens 9am - 7:30pm
Autumn/winter opens 10am - 5:30pm Directions: Metro: Heizel/Heysel
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 photo credit:earthinpictures by heryanta
It has recently been rennovated and looks like a gigantic shining atom ornament like the ones you find in your highschool science lab.
The elevator that takes you up is really cool. It has a glass top so as you shoots up you feel like you're in a spaceship during take-off.
When I went there the exhibition inside the atom 'balls' included the history of the building and the city.
It is open daily from 10am to 6pm and entrance costs 9 Euro for adults Phone: +32-2-475 47 77Directions: Take metro 1a to the last station Heizel/HeyselWebsite: http://www.atomium.be
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Atomium is probably the main landmark of Brussels. Getting a photograph in front of it is a must if you are visiting Belgium. There is always a long lineup for tickets to visit the Atomium inside so you might just decide to save some time and visit the Mini Europe park right next to it. This park contains many of the main landmarks from counties of the European Union and is probably more fun than the Atomium. Directions: Metro is the best way to get to the Atomium and the Heysel Park area. Get off at the metro station Heizel/Heysel.
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This is Brussel's verision of the Eiffel tower. It is a wonderful landmark from the outside but very rundown on the inside. I would suggest just skipping going inside.
Update 11/18/2006- I have been told by Belgium Vt members that the Atomium has been updated and now looks much nicer on the inside! thanks to Johanl for the update! Leave a Comment Directions: Metro: Heizel/Heysel
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 by chancay
Here you find famous and important buildings from all over europe in repliks in 1:25 dimension. It´s for children as for a adults a very interesting place. There´s a little bit animation in some models like the belling Big Ben, a starting Ariane rocket and other sounds. Leave a Comment Phone: Tel : Int + 32 + (0) 2- 474.13.1Directions: subway: Heysel. (next to the Atomium)Website: www.minieurope.com
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