Atomium

I already had an image of what the Atomium, but being one of Brussels most recognizable landmarks, I decided that we needed to come here even if the rain was pouring. It was good that the transport system of Brussels was very convenient. We didn’t need to walk in the rain, not that much anyway. By the time we were pulling up to where the Atomium is, I was already seeing the massive structure from the tram window. I must admit that the Atomium is much larger than I expected it to be. We got out from the tram and tried to head to the massive sculpture but we needed pass through what seems to be a theme park. There is an entrance fee for the Atomium as well as the attached theme park here.

The concierge actually looks a bit sad since there weren’t any people here. There was only the staff waiting to go home since it was a rainy day. We decided not to purchase any tickets and just take photos from the outside. There is a miniature Europe park here was well but it is outdoors, not fun in this kind of weather. The Atomium looms high above everything else. It is a massive stainless steel atom which features nine spheres. I initially thought that it would be representing an atom. I didn’t realize that it actually represents nine atoms and it forms a crystal of iron. The spheres are interconnected by stairs and visitors can go from one to another. Inside there are exhibits and at the very top there is a restaurant with a panoramic view of Brussels. I was too washed out for photographs unfortunately, we took photos from the car park and left.

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