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Atomium & Heyzel area: Atomium
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    • SnoopySue
  • By SnoopySue on August 24, 2004
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    by SnoopySue
    One of the world wide known sigths in Brussels was built for the World Fair of 1958. Atomium is 102 meters high and represents atom magnified 150 billion times. Inside the monument is elevator.

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    Atomium & Heyzel area: THE ATOMIUM
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    • mvtouring
  • By mvtouring on April 21, 2004
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    • Atomium & Heyzel area - Brussels
    by mvtouring
    This monument from 1958 has become the Eiffel Tower of Brussels. The Atomium is the visual representation of the concept of an "atom". It symbolizes an elementary iron crystal with its 9 atoms and magnified 150 billion times. It honored the metal and iron industry and the belief in the atomic power. The architect was André WATERKEYN. It took 18 months to conceive and another 18 months to construct. The monument is coated with aluminum, weighs 2.400 tons and is 102 meters high. Each sphere has a diameter of 18 meters. An elevator takes visitors to the upper sphere where one can enjoy a panoramic view of the Heysel area and (if the weather is good) the city of Brussels. There is also a good buffet-restaurant (Chez Adrienne) in the upper sphere. In the other spheres expositions are organized. They can be visited by means of escalators. In the coming years the monument will undergo cleaning and restoration.
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    Eeuwfeestlaan/ Boulevard du Centenaire 1020 Brussels (Laken)

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    Atomium & Heyzel area: An Interesting Piece of Modern Architecture
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    • Johnscarroll
  • By Johnscarroll on August 21, 2005
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    • Automium undergoing renovation - Brussels
    Automium undergoing renovation
    by Johnscarroll
    My partner and I have a strange little interest - we enjoy world's fair sites and observation towers. So the Atomium fall into that category. It was built for the 1958 World's Fair.

    For years it was neglected and in disrepair. In 2005 it is undergoing a complete renovation.

    The Atomium is a unique structure, based on a molecule of iron. The separate pods are accessed via escalaors. Some have exhibits, others have a restaurant or shops. The views of Brussels are wonderful.

    The nearby Euroland Park is not worth your time. See the real sites of Europe - don't spend time looking at a model of Parliament in London. Hop on the Eurostar and see it in person!

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  • Website: http://www.atomium.be/
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    Atomium & Heyzel area: Atomium
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    • patrikske
  • Updated By patrikske on August 31, 2002
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    • Atomium - Brussels
    Atomium
    by patrikske
    THE ATOMIUM This monument from 1958 has become the Eiffel Tower of Brussels. The Atomium is the visual representation of the concept of an "atom". It symbolizes an elementary iron crystal with its 9 atoms and magnified 150 billion times.

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    Atomium & Heyzel area: THE ATOMIUM.
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    • GrantBoone
  • By GrantBoone on December 29, 2003
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    • In all its glory! - Brussels
    In all its glory!
    by GrantBoone
    An unusual structure to say the least! For about 5 pounds you can reach the top for stunning views of the area.

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    Atomium & Heyzel area: Atomium
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    • Marie-Claude
  • By Marie-Claude on November 18, 2003
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    • Brussel's Atomimum - Brussels
    Brussel's Atomimum
    by Marie-Claude
    It costs a lot to go up. I didn't but just to walk under is a must see activity, beside there is a nice village with several nice restaurants and a big Movie theater named Kinopolis.

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    Atomium & Heyzel area: Chateau Royal
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    • Jim_Eliason
  • Updated By Jim_Eliason on November 16, 2004
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    Chateau Royale
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    The Royal Castle in Laken is the current home of the King and is off limits to visitors

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    Atomium & Heyzel area: Royal Botanical Gardens
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    • Jim_Eliason
  • Updated By Jim_Eliason on November 15, 2004
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    Botanical Gardens
    by Jim_Eliason
    The are the gardens in the royal palace. They are open to the public once a year

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    Atomium & Heyzel area: Chinese Pavilion at the Chateau Royal
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  • Updated By Jim_Eliason on August 15, 2003
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    Chinese Pavillion
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    This Pavilion has been converted into a small museum

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    Atomium & Heyzel area: Europe in Miniature
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  • By Jim_Eliason on August 15, 2003
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    • Mini Europe - Brussels
    Mini Europe
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    This is part of the Brupark theme park. It contains some of Europes most memorable landmarks reproduced

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