Brussels - City Sights

Atomium

How many spheres are part of the Atomium?

Nine

How are the Atomium spheres connected?

With tubes

What is the height of the Atomium?

102 meters

Which material covers the spheres of the Atomium?

Aluminum

Can visitors go inside the Atomium?

Yes

What can visitors find inside the Atomium?

Exhibits and a restaurant

Who designed the Atomium?

André Waterkeyn

Is the Atomium a symbol of science and progress?

Yes

Which sphere in the Atomium offers panoramic views?

Top

When was the Atomium fully renovated?

2006

Grote Markt

What famous building stands at the center of the Grote Markt?

Town Hall

Which architectural style is mainly seen in the Grote Markt?

Gothic

What UNESCO status does the Grote Markt have?

World Heritage Site

Which guild buildings surround the Grote Markt?

Medieval trade guilds

What is the name of the flower event held at the Grote Markt every two years?

Flower Carpet

What material is mainly used for the paving of the Grote Markt?

Cobblestones

Which king ordered the reconstruction of the Grote Markt after 1695?

King William III

What destroyed many buildings at the Grote Markt in 1695?

French bombardment

Which famous statue is located near the Grote Markt?

Manneken Pis

Why do tourists often visit the Grote Markt?

Architecture and history

Manneken Pis

How tall is the original Manneken Pis statue?

61 centimeters

What material is the Manneken Pis statue made of?

Bronze

When was the current version of Manneken Pis created?

1619

Who sculpted the current Manneken Pis statue?

Jérôme Duquesnoy the Elder

How many costumes Manneken Pis have approximately?

About 1000

Where are Manneken Pis's costumes kept?

City Museum of Brussels

Is Manneken Pis dressed in costumes during special events?

Yes

What is one of the main symbols Manneken Pis represents?

Humor and freedom

Which nearby statue is considered his sister?

Jeanneke Pis

What often flows from Manneken Pis during celebrations?

Beer