In 1958, the Belgians wrote a courageous chapter in architectural history in 1958 with the Atomium in Brussels. For 2000, they have decided in favour of a functional building with white steel structure. A flat steel grid roof protects an extensive roof terrace with wooden boards.
The entrance area conceived as a turntable and designed by artists brings you to the various presentation rooms in the Belgian pavilion. The Flemish, Walloon and German-speaking communities and the Brussels region have separate exhibitions in their own rooms. The Flemish exhibition creates a fun-fair roundabout atmosphere, whereas the Walloons give a multi-media presentation in a dark room full of columns. In spite of all cultural variety, there is a humorous, artistic installation with panorama painting in the communal room to show what joins the Belgians in one nation.
The upper floor accommodates a wooden-panelled restaurant with a super atmosphere, which brings you out onto the roof terrace.
Idea for children and teenagers: At last you can ride a roundabout as long as you want for free! The original fair merry-go-round is in the exhibition of Flanders.
FOOD & DRINK
Delicacies fit for a king served on the Roof Terrace
Specials
"Boerenbrod" - cottage bread with smoked salmon, ham or paté
Smoked Ardennes ham on melon, chicory salad with walnuts
"Croque Monsieur" with cucumber, onion and olive
Desserts
Belgian cheese board
Liège waffles with vanilla ice-cream or fresh strawberries
Beverages
Belgian draught beer, e.g. "Leffe Blonde" or "Leffe Brune"
Tip
Special dishes or set meals changing daily
