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In the last five years, the Eiffel Tower has undergone regular maintenance in cycles common to its upkeep; cleaning, painting, safety testing, etc.
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What was the role played by the kings and queens of France in building the Eiffel?
Kings and queens had no role in building the Eiffel tower. The last French king was ousted by the 1848 revolution. The decision to build a landmark 300 meters iron tower was taken in the mid 1880s. France was then a Republic. The connection you can make with kings is that the Eiffel tower had to be completed for the opening of the 1889 World Fair, marking the hundredth anniversary of the French revolution of 1789.
What has happened to resource consumption in the last several hundred years?
it has increased dramatically
How long did the 30 year war last?
The Thirty Year War lasted 30 years. From 1618-1648.
What dramatic events happened in American History in the pass 50 years?
There are certain issues that have obsessed Americans in the last 50 years. The war in Vietnam, the Soviet Union, American civil rights, the generation of the 60's, black and female liberation, Israel, "Nixon" and last but not least, 9/11.
What ever happened to former Pittsburgh Steeler Lorenzo Freeman?
Last I knew, he was working for Sony in New Stanton. They are closed a couple years ago, so I have lost track of him.
Who namedthe Eiffel Tower?
Named after designer-his last name was Eiffel.
How is Gustave Eiffel remembered today?
He was remembered because of his last name was Eiffel and he named the Eiffel tower after his last name
Is the Eiffel Tower new or ancient?
You can class the Eiffel tower as new, as things that have been built in the last few centuries. It was built between 1887 and 1889 and so is only 125 years old in 2014.
When was the Eiffel Tower last painted?
The Eiffel Tower was lasted painted in 2009. It is painted every seven years. Although at one time it was painted yellow, the special formulated paint now used to paint this structure is called Eiffel Tower brown. This structure in Paris was built for the 1889 to commemorate the centennial of the fall of the Bastille in 1789.
How much more popular is Eiffel tower than Blackpool tower?
Eiffel Tower: 7 million visitors a year. Blackpool Tower: 485,000. Blackpool Tower was refurbished last year, and the management hopes that this will push numbers up to 800,000, still a long way behind M. Eiffel's original.
What prevents the Eiffel tower from rusting?
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is constructed from low carbon iron which can last for many years if protected from moisture. However it still rusts. Thankfully the tower is sealed every seven years with 60 tons of paint.
How many triangles does the Eiffel tower have?
6,302 to be exact; I counted last night.
What is a remarkable work of Gustave Eiffel?
Answer: He designed the Eiffel Tower in Paris. By designing the Eiffel Tower, the Basilica Minore de San Sebastian, the only all-steel basilica in Asia, and the armature for the Statue of Liberty in New York City. Source: answers.com
How many levels to the Eiffel Tower?
There are 3 floors on the Eiffel Tower and there is 300 steps to get to the first floor!
With what material was the Eiffel tower built?
Supposedly, the last bolt put into place was made from solid gold, but the whole thing was painted over so no-one knows which bolt it is ...
Was the Eiffel Tower suppoese to be temporary?
Yes, the Eiffel tower was built as a temporary structure to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. The structure still stands today.
How many meters does it take to get to the top of the Eiffel tower?
The Eiffel tower is 300 metres tall without the antenna, 324 metres to the top of the antenna. You can go up as far as 276 metres, the last bit is closed to the public.
