0
Eiffel Tower
Built for the 1898 World's Fair, the Eiffel Tower is a steel creation by Gustave Eiffel. It still stands today as a monument to man's abilities, and for almost 50 years was the tallest man-made structure in the world.
1,279 Questions
How long has the Eiffel tower been in Paris?
the Eiffel tower was built for the World Exhibition fair in 1889.
Did gustave eiffel build the statue of liberty?
Gustave Eiffel is most known for the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the iron framework for the Stature of Liberty. He didn't have anything to do with the Washington monument.
How many bolts and nuts are used in construction of Eiffel tower?
33.5million nuts and 2.5 million bolts are there in e fill tower
Short description of the Eiffel Tower?
The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located in Paris, France, and is one of the most well known landmarks in the world.
The tower was completed in 1889. It serves as a tourist attraction, a venue for observations of the city of Paris, and as a location for TV and radio broadcast antennae. Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair.
The tower stands 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building. It was the tallest man-made structure in the world from its completion until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in 1930. Not including broadcast antennas, it is the second-tallest structure in France after the 2004 Millau Viaduct.
The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend, by stairs or lift, to the first and second levels. The walk to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is accessible only by lift. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.
The tower has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France, often in the establishing shot of films set in the city.
The Eiffel Tower is a famous monument. It is an iron lattice tower on the Champ De Mars.
The Eiffel Tower (French: Tour Eiffel, [tuʀ ɛfɛl]) is a 19th century iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris that has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The Eiffel Tower, which is the tallest building in Paris,[10] is the single most visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year.
Work on your grammer >:(
The eiffel tower is a block of very tall metal. I love the view from there though :)
Where tower of silence located?
The Tower of Silence is located in Mumbai. Called "Cheel Ghar" in Hindi, it is a circular, raised structure used by Zoroastrians for exposure of the dead, particularly to scavenging birds.
How much did it cost to build the palace of Westminster and create the bell tower?
£1,184,000 in 1894 when it was completed ((£100 million at today's prices).
Why was the Eiffel tower saved form being torn down in 1909?
There were no plans to demolish the Eiffel Tower in 1990.
Originally, the Tower was planned to stand for 20 years (that is, until 1909), after which it would be removed. However, it proved valuable as a radio tower, and was permitted to remain. Later in World War I, it was used for radio jamming equipment against German communications.
Who was Gustave Eiffel and how did he build the Eiffel tower?
Gustave Eiffel was an inventor, an
inventor of the Eiffel tower the biggest building in Paris.
The Eiffel Tower was made out of iron and is 1,063 ft. tall and the arch of it was the entrance for the World's Fair.Where they presented invention's for example Thomas Edison was there with his great invention the light-bulb.The Eiffel Tower has 1,665 stairs and gladly has an elevator and still today remains the tallest/biggest building in Paris.
What is the maximum capacity of the Eiffel Tower?
The Eiffel Tower can hold 5,000 people at once. About 3,000 people can be on the first platform at one time. The second platform holds 1,600 people, and the summit of the tower can hold 400 people.
How do you spell the ifle tower?
EIFFEL, after Gustave Eiffel, its designer. See my Paris miniguide in www.hgbservices.com
When was the Eiffel tower the tallest structure in the world?
The Banks of the Seine, a 365 ha (~902ac) area including the Eiffel Tower, received UNESCO World Heritage status in 1991.
How much steel was needed to build the Eiffel Tower?
7,000 tons of steel (it was 8,000 until it was renovated in the 90s) 18,038 individual pieces 2,500,000 rivets
How does the Eiffel Tower represent Paris?
What does the Eiffel Tower Represents. The architect, designer, and engineer of the Eiffel Tower was the man for whom the structure is named, Gustave Eiffel (French, 1832-1923). This historic structure was the main attraction at the Exposition Universelle (World Fair) of 1889 that was hosted by and held in the city of Paris. This event also marked the celebration of the Centennial of the Revolution of 1789.
The structure was not designed, like a statue, to symbolize anything. But although the monument has no practical function and was simply constructed as an attraction for the Paris World's Fair, the structure has become synonymous with the ideals of ingenuity, progress, and beauty. The Eiffel Tower was constructed from wrought iron and reinforced truss work. The monument has become a long-standing example of the progress of 19th century engineering. Other architects and engineers responded to Eiffel's monument with comparable structures of their own. The Statue of Liberty and the Ferris Wheel represent prominent examples.
The world's tallest structure is the 828 m (2,717 ft) tall. The building gained the official title of "Tallest Building in the World" at its opening on 4 January 2010. It is taller than any other man-made structure ever built.
Why did Gustave Eiffel designed the Eiffel Tower?
Gustave Eiffel wasn't the original designer of the tower (the original design was from one of his employees). However he championed the tower, to be the beacon and the symbol of French building technology for the world's exhibition fair, held in Paris in 1889.
How many floors does the Eiffel Tower have?
Paris France's Eiffel tower is 1665 stairs from bottom to top. It reaches over 1,000 feet tall, the tallest structure in Paris. You can't actually take the stairs all the way to the top because of the dangerously high winds experienced up there, but you can take the first 300 stairs to the first level, then a 2nd set of 300 stairs to the lower observation level of the tower. At that point you can opt to take the elevator to the very top. So basically 600 walkable steps, but 1665 total, technically.
What will happen to the Eiffel tower today?
The Eiffel Tower is called so because it was named after one of the most influential people in its construction, Gustav Eiffel.
It was completed on March 31, 1889.
You can see about 37 miles around from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
It took about 2 years to build, from 1887 to 1889.
How many lines of symmetry does the Eiffel Tower have?
The London Eye has an infinite amount of lines as it is a circle. There is no specific number.
What was the original plan for the Eiffel Tower?
The Eiffel Tower was originally built for technical things, and was going to be de-constructed after four years, they discovered that it became a world heritage site because everyone enjoyed this particular site, so they left it standing.
How much does Eiffel tower cost when you visit?
Admission fees for the Arc de Triomphe
Full fare (adult): 9 €
Group fare (20 adults and more): 7.5 €
Reduced fare (students from out the European Union): 6 €
Free entrance for:
- under 18 (family visit)
- under 26 (if citizens of the EU /or/ non-EU citizens having permanent residency in France)
- disabled person and an escort
- holder of a Paris Museum Pass.
For Americans, an € is worth 1.38 US$ today.
Updated Jan 2014 from the Arc de Triomphe website, in link below.
