A masterpiece of design, the main surviving relic of the 1958 World Fair, the Atomium is a giant aluminium and stainless-steel representation of the atoms in a steel molecule. Recently renovated to its original shining glory, the Atomium will reopen for visitors in February 2006. Features will include a top-floor restaurant with panoramic views. The building will host exhibitions and artefacts from the 1958 fair, but the building is worth a visit on its own.
Square Atomium, 1020 Brussels; Metro 1A to Heysel; www.atomium.be
Updates
The Atomium is now open for visitors. We visited on a Sunday afternoon and had to queue for about an hour, but it was worth it to see the futuristic interior and views over Brussels. The restaurant is not open yet, but there is a cafe in one of the middle atoms.
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