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The top 3 attractions in Brussels
1 The Atomium
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Most iconic attraction in Brussels!
The Atomium was built to be the Belgian pavillion during the Brussels World's Fair in 1958, the so-called Expo 58. It represents one elemental cell of pure iron that played an important role in the optimistic view of development in the 1950s. It has the cubic spatially centered structure, like pure iron at room temperature and under atmospheric pressure. It was decided during construction that the spheres should not be made of steel, but of aluminum, an emerging material at the time. Pobably the reason was that aluminum was significantly more resistant to corrosion than steel at the time. According to the original plan, the building would not remain in place for more than six months. At the end of the World's Fair, however, it was decided to leave the building, which had meanwhile become very popular and well-known among Belgians and tourists. The Atomium is a steel construction consisting of nine spheres, each with a diameter of 18 meters. The building was designed by engineer André Waterkeyn. Five of the nine spheres are open to the public. |
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2 Mini-Europe
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Mini-Europe is a miniature park situated at the foot of the Atomium.
The visitor can take a walk in a domain of 2.5 ha along miniature versions of the most representatives buildings and monuments in the European Union. All models are designed on a scale of 1:25. Today Mini-Europe welcomes more than 400.000 visitors each season from all over the world. The monuments have been selected for their architectural quality and for their European symbol. After this first selection, you have to find the plans and photos. Parts are constructed from various materials and then copied by molding silicone. The final copy is made of epoxy resin (at the beginning) and polyester (currently). The models are then enriched with details such as statues. Then comes painting on the Mini-Europe site. Finally, the monument is installed on site with decorations and light. The tower of Pisa and the castle of Chenonceau are made of real marble. A new computer milling technique was used for three models. Santiago de Compostela required more than 24,000 hours of work. |
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3 Choco Story museum & workshop
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This interactive museum was founded in 1998 on the initiative of Jo Draps, the daughter of Pierre Draps, one of the founders of the famous Belgian chocolatier Godiva.
By visiting the interactive Choco-Story Brussels, you will learn how first the Mayas, then the Aztecs, grew cocoa trees, how the cocoa bean conquered Europe and how cocoa is made into chocolate. Two old Belgian families passionate about chocolate joined forces to offer a playful and gourmet museum, a showcase for quality chocolate. Tasting chocolate is of course a part of the tour and there is a shop for those of you who want more! A master chocolate maker makes artisanal pralines every opening day under the eyes of visitors. |
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