The Atomium on the Heizel Plateau in Brussels has welcomed its 11,000,000th since it reopened in 2006. The icon structure that was built for the 1958 World’s Fair continues to pull in the crowds. The 11,000,000th visitor receive a festive welcome from the Atomium’s staff earlier on Wednesday.
In a press release the management of what is one of Brussels’ and indeed Belgium’s best-known landmarks said “Reaching this milestone is a special moment for the Atomium. It confirms our role as an international symbol for Brussels. We are immensely proud to welcome visitors from all corners of the world day after day”.
According to Atomium’s General Manager Julie Almau Gonzalez, the growing number of visitors indicates that “More than ever, the Atomium is a place where people come together to be amazed by architecture, art and innovation.” In 2024, the Atomium welcomed 844,427 visitors, breaking its annual visitor record.
The 11,000,000th visitor was Diane from France, who was able to share the special moment with her son. “I had already visited the Atomium before, but am happy to rediscover it”, Diane told journalists.