Experts' Choice Award 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 "The space-age Atomium looms 102m over north Brussels’ suburbia like a gleaming steel alien from a ‘60s Hollywood movie." Full review
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." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The upper sphere... vantagepoint offers one of the best panoramic views of Brussels and its surroundings." Full review
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. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "Climb inside an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times its normal size. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Step right up and see the amazing Atomium! This monument was built for the 1958 World's Fair in Brussels." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Atomium was erected for th 1958 World's Fair in Brussels Belgium and since it was quite a hit, the nation decided to leave it up." Full review
Afar Magazine "Where else but Brussels?" Full review
U.S. News & World Report11.0
"Travel experts and recent visitors agree that this is a great place to bring the kids... But if there's one reason to head north to the Atomium, it's the spectacular views of the city." Full review
Frommer's "There's nothing quite like this cluster of giant spheres representing the atomic structure of an iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times." Full review
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The view from the deck on the top sphere is marvelous
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