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- Built in 1958 for the World Fair held in the city, the Atomium represents the structure of an Iron atom, magnified 160 billion times.
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- Situated in the Parc du Laeken to the north of the city centre, each of the nine spheres making up the atom are 18 metres (60 feet) in diamatre and are joined by stairs and escalators for visitors. They house various exhibitions and a restaurant with panoramic view at the top.
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- http://www.atomium.be
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