Coordinates: 48

° 51 30 .05 N 2 ° 17 40 .38 E / 48.8 583472, 2.29455 Atomium - a model of iron crystal, magnified 165 billion times, located in the district of Laeken, a suburb of Bru ssels. It was built on the occasion of World Exhibition in 1958. The building is 103 meters high and weighs 2,400 tons. The design is made from steel and aluminum. Is located at 3 equal dwunogach. It consists of 9 spheres - atoms connected by pipes, which are escalators (the longest is 35 meters).