Atomium - details and images
Atomium is located near Mini-Europe Park (park, which has buildings in minatura of some tourist attractions across Europe at a scale of 1:25), near King Baudouin Stadium. It is a structure that represents a unit of a crystal of iron. The attractions of Brussels has nine steel spheres (originally were made of aluminum) linked by tunnels along the 12 edges of the cube. Entire string structure has a height of 102 meters and 18 meters in diameter spheres. Its stability is ensured by three pairs of poles for support.
Atomium was built for World Expo 1958 which was hosted by Brussels. It was designed by Andre Waterkeyn. The central sphere was called by its name. Architects were Andre and Jean Polak. Originally it was intended that only structure to remain standing during the exhibition - on April 17 until October 19, 1958. The success and popularity enjoyed this resulted in permanent structures, which today has become an important tourist attraction of Brussels.
This tourist attraction in Brussels is even more impressive about him as no other tall structures and the view is spectacular. In the tubes that connect the spheres are no stairs and various exhibits. Scope of the peak offers a great panoramic view of the city, and from here you can see the stadium. Three of the higher echelons are closed to the public because of safety reasons, it is not enough to support extra weight.
Upper and central sphere are only accessible by elevator. Others can be accessed on the steep stairs. People in wheelchair have access here. The scope of the Atomium (called Sphere Henri Storck) hosts a permanent exhibition dedicated to 50 years. In the central area there is a bar, while children in center field trips organized by the school can sleep overnight. This is not open to the public. Atomium was closed for almost two years, between 2004 and 2006 for renovations. During this period films were replaced with aluminum and steel interiors have been restored.
Atomium in numbers:
Height - 102 meters
Weight - 2400 tons
Areas:
Area - 1082 square meters / 240 square feet per floor.
Diameter - 18 meters
Tubes of the spheres:
20 tubes
Diameter - 3 meters
Length - between 18 and 23 meters
Lift speed 5 m / s
Transportation:
Metro - Station Haysel / Heizal on line 1A
Schedule:
Daily 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Rates:
Free for children under 6 years
Children between 6 and 11 years: 4 €
Children between 12 and 18: 8 €
Students: 9 €
Adults (18-64 years): 11 €
People over 65 years: 8 €
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