Thursday, 11 February 2010

Atomium, Brussels (Brussel)

The Atomuim was build in 1958 for the world expo in Brussels. The building represents the symbol "Iron" but 165 billions times enlarged. It is almost 103 meter high and has nine bolls. During 2006 the Atomium was renovated. However, the government considered to remove it because of the financial burden on the city of Brussels. I am pleased they decided to keep it and didn't destroy one of the most important symbols of Belgium. Certainly worth a visit.

Het Atomium werd gebouwd voor de wereldtentoonstelling te Brussel in 1958. Het gebouw weerspiegelt het symbool "Ijzer", maar dan 165 miljard keer vergroot. Het is bijna 103 meter hoog en bestaat uit negen bollen. Gedurende 2006 werd het Atomium gerenoveerd. De overheid heefd echter overwogen het gebouw af te breken vanwege het te hoge kostenplaatje voor de stad Brussel. Ik ben zeer blij dat men beslist heeft het te behouden en een van de belangrijkste symbolen van Belgie niet af te breken. Zeker een bezoekje waard.




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4 comments:

  1. Anonymous12 February 2010 at 02:36

    Now that is truly a very impressive and unique monument to portray an element so elegantly. I am happy they kept this too. It looks brand new.

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  2. Medie00712 February 2010 at 05:39

    can you like, go up to the balls?

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  3. Jana15 February 2010 at 21:43

    great shots, the Atomium looks lovely in the sun!

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  4. papillon1 August 2012 at 22:44

    As a child i got a book about the wonders of modern times. One of these wonders was the Atomium of Brussels. Thirty years later I had the opportunity to visit Brussels and to see the Atomium. It's really impressive to see this unique building.

    Greetings J&C

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