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- Brussels
- The Atomium
The Atomium
Forget the Mannekin Pis - this is the structure that best
symbolises Brussels and certainly the one locals are more proud of.
Built for the 1958 World Fair, the Atomium takes its shape and
proportions from the internal lattice of an iron atom. There are
nine spheres linked by escalators and each contains exhibition
rooms hosting a rapidly changing series of exhibitions. There is a
great view from the deck of the uppermost sphere.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
EUR11 (adults), EUR8 (children). Other concessions are
available
Language
The Flemish, in the north, speak Dutch (60% of the
population); the Walloons in the south speak French (40%). Brussels
is bilingual, the majority of citizens speaking French. In the east
there is a small German-speaking community. English is also
spoken.
Money
Euro (EUR) divided into 100 cents. Most credit cards are
accepted (Visa, American Express, Diners Club and Eurcard) as are
travellers cheques (though it is best to carry them in Euros, US
dollars or Pounds Sterling to avoid additional charges when
exchanging). ATMs are available in all major cities. Banks are open
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, and are closed on Saturdays, Sundays
and holidays. Some banks close for an hour during lunch. There are
however some foreign exchange offices that trade on Sundays.
Opening Times
Open daily, from 10am to 6pm
Time
Local time in Belgium is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October).