Atomium
The
Atomium was built as the centrepiece of the 1958 International Exhibition held
in Brussels. Just like the Eifel Tower, it decided to stay around and live a
life independent of the International Exhibition and has now become a symbol of
Brussels.
The
Atomium was named by combining the word Atom (reflecting the crystal structure
of the iron atom chosen as its shape) and the ending of Aluminium to represent
the aluminium cladding used to cover the structure. The building fell into
disrepair, but was restored in 2005. During the restoration, the aluminium
cladding was replaced by Stainless Steel sheeting. Nobody changed
the name.
It rains a lot on Brussels |
Riding to the top |
At the top is, of course, a restaurant which we had to
try.
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