Atomium
11 expert reviews
“For some, the Atomium is a horrific eyesore in the Brussels skyline; for others, it’s a stroke of architectural genius. ”
– Let's Go
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The space-age Atomium looms 102m over north Brussels’ suburbia like a gleaming steel alien from a ‘60s Hollywood movie."
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Fodor's
"Like a giant, shiny child's toy rising up out of a forest, the Atomium was created in 1958 as part of the World's Fair of Brussels."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The upper sphere... vantagepoint offers one of the best panoramic views of Brussels and its surroundings."
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Afar Magazine
"Visits start with an elevator ride to an observation deck. After returning to the ground floor, visitors explore remaining levels of the Atomium by escalator and stairs. "
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Atlas Obscura
"Climb inside an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times its normal size. "
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