Which iconic Brussels architectural landmark was constructed as the centerpiece and flagship pavilion for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair (Expo 58)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Atomium
Answer: The Atomium. Why not the others: The Cinquantenaire Arch was built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence in 1880; the Palais de Justice was completed in 1883; the Basilica of Koekelberg was begun in 1905.
- Step 1: Expo 58 was the first major international universal exposition held after World War II, celebrating technological and scientific optimism.
- Step 2: Engineer André Waterkeyn designed the Atomium, a 102-meter-tall monument representing an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times.
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