Atomium - Seville, Spain
N 37° 23.445 W 006° 00.204
29S E 765287 N 4142435
This is a replica of the Atomium which is located in Brussels, Belgium. The replica was constructed for the 1992 World Exposition in Seville.
Waymark Code: WM28PF
Location: Spain
Date Posted: 09/23/2007
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About the Atomium.
Designed by the engineer André Waterkeyn for the International Exhibition of Brussels, that took place here in 1958, the Atomium is a structure that is half way between sculpture and architecture, symbolising a crystallised molecule of iron by the scale of its atoms, magnified 150 thousand million times.
Throughout the ages, man has sought to give architectural expression to his desire for height; towers, pyramids, belfries, cathedrals,…
The Atomium, in particular, embodies the audacity of an epoch that seeks to confront the destiny of man with scientific discovery.
The nine large spheres joined by tubes which comprise the Atomium, are arranged in the configuration of a central cubic system. These spheres, with a diameter of 18 metres, were fitted out by the architects André and Jean Polak.
Made entirely of steel clad with aluminium, the structure, at a hight of 102 metres and standing on three enormous bipods, dominates the Heysel plateau.
The Atomium was not intended to survive the Exhibition of 1958. Its popularity and success, however, ensured its place as a major landmark on the Brussels skyline.
Where is original located?: Brussels, Belgium
Where is this replica located?: Seville, Spain
Who created the original?: André Waterkeyn
Internet Link about Original: http://www.atomium.be/HTMLsite/dyn/page.php?translation_id=3&info_id=1&lid=3
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1958
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