Atomium was designed in 1958 to be the main pavilion and symbol of the International Expo held in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, and was not intended to last until after the exhibition, but its success and fame made it a symbol and a famous landmark in Belgium Belgium. Especially because its distinct shape consisting of 9 interconnected balls in the form of anthropomorphic atom made it a unique landmark.
Things to do in Brussels Atomium
• You can visit the permanent exhibition held inside one of the spherical objects that make up the Atomium, and the exhibition is about the history of Atomium that important building, and also tells the history of the International Expo, which was held in 1958.
• You can also visit the non-permanent exhibition, which is also in one of those spherical objects. The exhibition changes every year and deals with different fields every time. For this year 2020 an exhibition on luxury commercial aviation will be held in the twentieth century.
• You can also enjoy the restaurant located on top of the upper ball, which gives you the opportunity to lunch or dinner in a wonderful panoramic view of the city of Brussels. The restaurant offers a variety of local and international dishes. You can reach the restaurant through the elevator at the bottom.
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• From the top top of the top sphere of the nine spherical objects you can use the telescope to see the wonderful panoramic view of the city, and you can see the church and the harbor through the telescope.
• You can also pass other spherical objects of that unique structure, where different seminars and events are held and there is also a space designated for children and for school events and celebrations.
• Atomium is surrounded by a number of other tourist destinations that you can go through, for example the famous European-style garden called the Europe Miniature Garden, and there is also a water park containing slides and swimming pools in that area called “Hessel”
You can also visit the Chinese Pavilion and the Japanese Tower, which are two museums containing pieces of local ceramics made by the people of the two countries, which was exported to Europe in the seventeenth, 18 and 19 centuries.
work hours
Entry to the Atomium daily from 10:00 in the morning until 18:00 in the evening.
Entry prices:
12 euros for adults
6 euros for children
Hotels near Brussels Atomium
Ibis Hotel Brussels Expo, a 3-star hotel in Belgium, Brussels, 800 meters from Atomium, Brussels
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
Most of the Arab visitors gave him a good evaluation regarding the location, cleanliness and staff.
Hotel Expo, a 3-star Brussels hotel, is a 10-minute walk from the Atomium of Brussels
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
Most of the Arab visitors gave him a good evaluation of the service and cleanliness.
Atomium Brussels website