Friday, January 28, 2011
The Atomium, Brussels, Belgium
Built for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair, the Atomium is a 102 m-tall structure in the shape of an elementary iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times. The Atomium is made up of 9 steel spheres, out of which 3 are closed to the public since they lack virtual support; the remaining spheres are connected via escalators, the top one offering a breathtaking view of the city of Brussels. The construction symbolizes peace between nations, faith in progress and a positive view on the future of humanity.
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Bad memories of visiting that thing in February. Icy and wind-swept.
Been there, seen it, awesome :)
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