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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.
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What might you as say when you see a tall iron tower in Paris?
Seeing a tall iron tower in Paris, I would likely remark on its iconic presence and architectural beauty. I might say something like, "Look at that stunning structure! The Eiffel Tower truly embodies the spirit of Paris and offers such a unique perspective of the city." It’s amazing how it has become a symbol of romance and culture worldwide.
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.
Either wine or unjustifiably arrogent Parisians. ;)
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Actually, you must know that some french companies are often world or European leaders on their market.
The biggest companies in France are
Total (oil company)
Axa (insurance)
France Telecom (telecom)
Pernod Ricard (Alcohol)
Bouygues and Vinci (construction)
Alstom (builder of the TGV)
EADS (Airbus)
Air France (airplane company)
...
and much more.
The real problem in France is the lack of PME (little and medium companies from 50 to 500 employees).
Why do cities have water towers?
Because the water tank has to be in the air so that the water can be pumped to it's location easier and faster. With out the tank being built on a tower or hill the water will take a long time to pump and get to it's location.
Hope that helps:)
This is 100% true I work for a company that does this part time and I am also a cop. Click it or ticket?
How many people visit the jules verne i the Eiffel tower?
The Eiffel tower is visited by nearly seven million visitors a year (6,959,186 in 2007).
The Eiffel tower is the world's most visited paying monument.
6 930 000 people visited the Eiffel tower on 2008. The numbers are slightly up each year.
The Eiffel tower is the world's most visited paying monument.
6,959,186 people visited in 2007, and 6,930,000 in 2008.
In 2011, the Eiffel tower had more than 7 million visitors. That represents about a visitor every four seconds, all year round, day and night.
Is the Eiffel Tower the world's tallest building?
No, it's not even a tower. It's more like a giant ornament, however, the Tokyo Skytree is 634m high.. The tallest tower in the world.
How many tons of paint are required to paint the effeil tower?
The Eiffel Tower requires approximately 60 tons of paint for a complete repainting. This maintenance is done every seven years to protect the iron structure from rust and ensure its iconic appearance. The process typically involves multiple layers of paint to ensure durability and longevity.
Why can you hear the Eiffel Tower creaking on a cool summer eve?
It is contracting. It has absorbed heat from the sun all day, and as it releases the heat in the cool evening, it shrinks slightly, and "creaks". The sound of one's house "settling" is similar.
What are the Appeal of Eiffel tower?
Because it is impressive, especially as a technical prowess. The calculations of the engineers in the 1880s are proved right. Because from it you have a view of all of Paris and the surrounding area, and of all the Parisian landmarks like the Arc de Triomphe, the Sacré-Coeur or Notre-Dame.
How many years has it been since the eiffel tower was built?
The Eiffel Tower was built for the World's Fair. Its construction started in 1887 and was finished in 1889. As of 2014, it would be 125 years since the Eiffel Tower was completed. The Eiffel Tower is 1063 feet in height.
Is the Eiffel tower bigger than big ben?
Big Ben is the nickname of the Great Bell housed within the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster, in London, United Kingdom. It is not the actual Tower.
The Clock Tower is 316 feet and the Empire State Building is 1,473 feet
Conclusion:The Empire State Building is taller
How many stages does the Eiffel Tower have?
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Actully, I live in Paris, and there are many, many more. To the eye, there are 4, but there are over 100!
Does eiffel tower really have an elavator?
Yes but it is a bit more expensive to take an elevator than the stairs. Pay attention to which line you stand in, because not all the legs have elevator access. I think the northeast corner has an elevator. It is also extra to go all the way to the top, but you can get a great view from just the second level.
Who built the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel tower?
A Frenchman called Gustave Eiffel built the Eiffel Tower. He was an engineer, specialised in metallic structures, and is also involved with the Statue of Liberty, as he designed the internal frame of the statue.
The Eiffel Tower was made using what type of construction?
Similer to what we use for the world trade center and our bridges
Is the 3rd floor of the Eiffel tower the highest point?
No, it's just the highest you can go There's still 49 metres to the top of the TV mast above that.
What are the names of the restaurants on the Eiffel Tower?
First floor: 58 Tour Eiffel; dinner menu 65/80€ (kids 13€)
Second floor@ Le Jules Verne; dinner menu 200€.
Ground, First and second floor: buffets; Hot dog/sandwich/pizza and drink: 7.50€
Which were the first films to be shot on the Eiffel tower?
some movies were the pink pather and sweet life on deck
The ingeneers Clark and Reeves were the first to have the idea of such a tower, for the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in philadelphia.
The initial design was drown by Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier for the Exposition Universelle of 1889 in Paris.
The architect Stephen Sauvestre, working for Eiffel, contributed the decorative elements.
The design will be shown to the Engineer and Entrepreneur Gustave Eiffel, and he will enthusiastically defend the project, and win the competition with another 107 project for the central piece of the Exposition universelle.
The tower was built by workers, and Gustave Eiffel oversaw the construction.
The workers who built the tower in 2 years were a team that never surpassed 250. The are called "les voltigeurs" (the high flyers) and are led by Jean Compagnon.
