Atomium, Belgium
From series “Top 16 Most Amazing Buildings of the Planet”
In Brussels is the unique building Atomium, which can hardly be called a typical building. The structure is a huge model of the iron atom and consists of the large metal spheres connected to the metal tubes. The original building in Brussels was built in 1958 on the occasion of the opening of the World Exhibition, symbolizing scientific progress. Nowadays, Atomium is used as the location of exhibitions and cultural events, most of which are devoted to technical progress.
The height of the construction is 102 meters. In the upper sphere of the gigantic atom, the viewing platform and the cozy restaurant, from which the wonderful panorama of the city opens. One of the spheres is specially designed for children. There are colorful recreation and games rooms. If desired, the parents with the children in one of the rooms can spend the whole day and even stay in it.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'BNP Paribas Fortis Distributeur de billets - Bruparck' located in 0.09 km (
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Car rental office: 'LocPark sprl' is located in 0.61 km (
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Fuel station: 'Avia Laeken' in 0.65 km
Supermarket: 'Carrefour express SHELL LAEKEN' in 0.74 km
Parking: 'Villo! station Atomium' in 0.06 km
Apotheek: 'Pharmacie Atomium' in 0.5 km
Police station: 'Bruxelles Capitale Ixelles' in 0.55 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Atomium' in 0.01 km
Railway station: 'Heysel' in 0.29 km
Nearest airports:
» Zaventem Airport BRU - in 10 km
» Deurne Airport ANR - in 33 km
» Brussels South Airport CRL - in 48 km
» Elesmes Airport XME - in 68 km
» Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport KJK - in 79 km
» Zaventem Airport BRU - in 10 km
» Deurne Airport ANR - in 33 km
» Brussels South Airport CRL - in 48 km
» Elesmes Airport XME - in 68 km
» Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport KJK - in 79 km
Cities nearby
Best hotels near Atomium
B&B Zen and Ethnic Room
Located in 0 km from Atomium
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Rooms: 2
Route on the map:
Rooms: 2
Each guest room at the Zen and Ethnic is fitted with a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a DVD player, and the standard room also offers views … More: photo, rates and booking
Sky Apart Hotel
Located in 1 km from Atomium
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Rooms: 18
Route on the map:
Rooms: 18
All rooms are equipped with a TV, a telephone, a kitchenette and a bathroom with a shower. Nearby Sky Apart Hotel there are several restaurants and … More: photo, rates and booking
Loft chocolaterie
Located in 2 km from Atomium
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Rooms: 1
Route on the map:
Rooms: 1
The spacious living unit benefits from a living room with cable TV, a DVD player, an iPod Docking Station and a sofa. Loft chocolaterie also includes … More: photo, rates and booking
Studio's Waerboom
Located in 3 km from Atomium
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Rooms: 20
Route on the map:
Rooms: 20
Each studio is decorated in a country style look. They feature a desk and seating area with TV. Each bathroom is fitted with a bath or shower. You … More: photo, rates and booking
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
0 km - Mini-Europe
In Brussels, travellers have an opportunity to visit the most interesting "Mini Europe" park. It is located next to one of the most famous landmarks of the city – the "Atomium" sculpture. It is believed, that it is in this park of miniatures that one can see some of …
From the series 'Famous Miniature Museums of Architectural Objects and Cities'
In Brussels, travellers have an opportunity to visit the most interesting "Mini Europe" park. It is located next to one of the most famous landmarks of the city – the "Atomium" sculpture. It is believed, that it is in this park of miniatures that one can see some of …
3 km - Dinner In The Sky
Another great way to enjoy delicious dishes on the heights - to book a table at the popular Brussels Dinner Dinner in the Sky. This open-air restaurant is a small platform with transparent canopy which has the height of 50 meters. Once the platform can receive 22 …
From the series 'The Most Exotic Restaurants in the World'
Another great way to enjoy delicious dishes on the heights - to book a table at the popular Brussels Dinner Dinner in the Sky. This open-air restaurant is a small platform with transparent canopy which has the height of 50 meters. Once the platform can receive 22 …
4 km - Celebrities Underwear Museum
One of the most extravagant and original museums in the world is in Brussels. Celebrities Underwear Museum presents visitors with literally the most sensual and provocative exhibits. In the museum one can see the underwear of the showbusiness celebrities and the …
From the series 'Strange, Weird and Unusual Museums Amusing its Visitors'
One of the most extravagant and original museums in the world is in Brussels. Celebrities Underwear Museum presents visitors with literally the most sensual and provocative exhibits. In the museum one can see the underwear of the showbusiness celebrities and the …
11 km - Nemo 33 Pool
Nemo-33 is one of the deepest pools in the world, located in the Belgian town Uccle. The depth of this pool is 33 meters, 7 years was spent for its construction. This pool was built especially for divers, its complex construction includes many caves and courses - ideal …
From the series 'The Most Amazing Swimming Pools in the World'
Nemo-33 is one of the deepest pools in the world, located in the Belgian town Uccle. The depth of this pool is 33 meters, 7 years was spent for its construction. This pool was built especially for divers, its complex construction includes many caves and courses - ideal …
21 km - Hallerbos Forest
In Belgium you can also find the strange and little known sights. Such attractions include the fairytale Hallerbos forest. The extensive beech forest, whose surface is 5.5 sq km, is a fairytale because of the wild hyacinths. In the second half of April, these wondrous …
From the series 'Stunning Beauty Places of the Earth, Unknown to Tourists'
In Belgium you can also find the strange and little known sights. Such attractions include the fairytale Hallerbos forest. The extensive beech forest, whose surface is 5.5 sq km, is a fairytale because of the wild hyacinths. In the second half of April, these wondrous …
35 km - Antwerp Cathedral
The Cathedral in Antwerp is also an architectural landmark of world significance. It began to be built in 1352. Construction work continued continuously until 1521. Even though the cathedral has been operating continuously since the middle ages, it is still officially …
From the series 'Gothic Architecture – Magnificent Monuments'
The Cathedral in Antwerp is also an architectural landmark of world significance. It began to be built in 1352. Construction work continued continuously until 1521. Even though the cathedral has been operating continuously since the middle ages, it is still officially …
Top destination around Atomium - Brussels
Toy Museum can be called the most "childish" landmark of Brussels. The museum exhibits a unique collection of old toys, and the age of some items is more than a hundred years. Such a number of dolls and teddy bears can hardly be seen in any other museum in the world. Children will certainly be pleased with the fact that literally all the exhibits of the museum can be touched, and some can even be bought.
The Mini Europe Park is another attractive place for family rest. – This is an interesting miniature park, which in fact is a real open-air museum. In this park, there are copies of world famous attractions, including Venice in miniature with its charming canals, the Eiffel Tower, the main symbol of London - Big Ben, as well as many other world famous attractions and architectural landmarks.
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