Expo 58, Brussels

Name: Expo 58
Address: Atomiumlaan 6, Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 479 84 00

#187 among attractions in Brussels

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Expo 58, also known as the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair, was held in Brussels from 17 April to 19 October 1958. It was the first major World Expo registered under the Bureau International des Expositions after World War II. ()

Local name: Exposition universelle de 1958 Visitors per year: 41.45 mil.Coordinates: 50°53'48"N, 4°20'38"E

Address

Atomiumlaan 6Bruxelles-Ville (Heysel)Brussels Belgium

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+32 2 479 84 00

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Expo 58 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mini-Europe, Atomium, Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, King Baudouin Stadium.

~1510 ftSW
Park
Mini-Europe, Brussels
8 min walk • Nestled on the edge of the Heysel Park in Brussels, Belgium, Mini-Europe is a charming park that offers visitors a unique journey through the European Union in miniature. This delightful attraction showcases replicas of the most famous buildings and monuments from...
~850 ftSW
Specialty museum, Museum, Sculpture
Atomium, Brussels
5 min walk • The Atomium is an iconic landmark towering over the Brussels skyline with its futuristic and unique design. Constructed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair (Expo 58), this architectural marvel stands at an impressive height of 102 meters and represents an iron crystal...
0.9 miSE
Palace
Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, Brussels
24 min walk • The Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, an architectural masterpiece of iron and glass, stand as a testament to Belgium's rich heritage, located within the grounds of the Royal Palace of Laeken in Brussels. Constructed in the 19th century, these grandiose greenhouses are a...
0.4 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels
11 min walk • The King Baudouin Stadium, a beacon of sports and entertainment, stands proudly in the city of Brussels, Belgium. This iconic sport venue has a storied history and is known for hosting a plethora of significant events, including football matches, athletics...
0.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Palace of Laeken, Brussels
25 min walk • The Palace of Laeken, a regal emblem of Brussels, stands as a testament to Belgium's rich royal history. This stately castle, set within expansive grounds, serves as the official residence of the Belgian Royal Family. It is situated in the Laeken neighborhood of the...
0.7 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museums of the Far East, Brussels
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brussels, the Museums of the Far East stand as an exquisite cultural gateway to the arts and history of the Asian continent. These museums, a complex comprising the Chinese Pavilion, the Japanese Tower, and the Museum of Japanese Art, offer...
1.3 miSE
Church, Joseph Poelaert, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of Our Lady of Laeken, Brussels
34 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of Laeken, with its towering Gothic Revival spires, is a majestic sight in the heart of Brussels, Belgium. This 19th-century church stands as a tribute to the memory of Queen Louise-Marie, the first Queen of the Belgians, who passed away in 1850.
~1970 ftSW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Planetarium, Brussels
10 min walk • The Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium is a Belgian planetarium on the Heysel Plateau in Brussels and part of the institutions of the Belgian Federal Science Policy Office.
1.2 miS
Cemetery
Laeken Cemetery, Brussels
32 min walk • Laeken Cemetery in Brussels is the city's oldest cemetery still in function and the resting place of the Belgian Royal Family. It is known as the Belgian Père Lachaise, after Paris' notorious cemetery, because it is the burial place of the rich and the famous and for the abundance of its funerary heritage.
0.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Belvédère Castle, Brussels
16 min walk • Belvédère Castle is a Belgian royal residence in Laeken, Belgium, which currently houses Albert II of Belgium and his wife, Queen Paola of Belgium.
~1090 ftW
Park
Heysel Plateau, Brussels
6 min walk • The Heysel Plateau or Heysel Park, usually shortened to Heysel or Heizel, is a neighbourhood, park and exhibition space in Laeken, northern Brussels, Belgium, where the Brussels International Exposition of 1935 and the 1958 Brussels World's Fair took place.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Expo 58?

Nearby attractions include Atomium, Brussels (5 min walk), Heysel Plateau, Brussels (6 min walk), Mini-Europe, Brussels (8 min walk), Hall 12 - Paleis 12, Brussels (8 min walk).

How to get to Expo 58 by public transport?

The nearest stations to Expo 58:

Bus

Palais 12 - Paleis 12 • Lines: 83 (6 min walk)
Heysel - Heizel • Lines: 83, N18 (10 min walk)

Train

Heysel - Heizel (7 min walk)
Jette (33 min walk)

Tram

Heysel - Heizel • Lines: 7 (7 min walk)
Esplanade • Lines: 3 (8 min walk)

Metro

Heysel - Heizel • Lines: 6 (9 min walk)
Houba-Brugmann • Lines: 6 (15 min walk)