The Atomium – Built for the
1958 world fair, the Atomium is probably the most identifiable symbol of
Brussels. As the world moved into an age of science and space travel at the end
of the 1950s so the design reflected this with a structure of an iron atom,
magnified 165 billion times.
Each of the nine spheres that make up the atom is 18 m in diameter, and
linked by range of either escalators or stairs. The spheres house exhibition rooms
and at the top a viewing platform.
From the top you could see view of the city, Domaine de Laeken Park,
and mini Europe –
You can’t go to Brussels without having a waffle
Sue reflects upon the local artist use of colour upon this wall –
Palais de Justice – rules the
Brussels skyline and can be seen from almost every vantage point in the city. It
occupies an area larger than St Peters Basilica in Rome, and was one of the
most impressive buildings in the world during the 19th Century. It is
home to the city law courts.
Dan strikes a pose:
Cathedrale
Sts Michel et Gudule – national church of Belgium, although it was only
granted cathedral status in 1962. There has been a church on this site since at
least the 11th century, but work on the current church started in
1225 and took 300 years to complete.
Brussels pride: The Saturday
happened to be Brussels gay pride, there was as expected a parade and then a
lot of drunks lying about the streets
Chocolate shopping:
Return journey, time for a snack:
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