answersLogoWhite

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

Why should you save the Eiffel tower?

Because it's an internationally recognised symbol of France & Paris. In the same way that the Washington monument is for america, Buckingham palace is for the UK and Ayres rock is for Australia.

Where is the second Eiffel Tower?

They are located in Paris, New York and China!

Is the statue if liberty taller than the sky tower i?

no it is not bur khalifa is the tallest buliding in the world it is located in Dubai

Has a plane hit the Eiffel Tower?

it has changed because there are stairs and different levels and now you have to pay to go inside and it used to be just to look at

What is the distance between the city center of Paris and Eiffel Tower?

It's approximately two and a half miles (or about four kilometers) west of the city center.

Which airport is close to Eiffel tower?

No one. No Airport close to the Eiffel Tower because in most cities in the world, there is no airports in downtowns. the closest one is Orly at 20km in the south. The other one CDG is at 30km in the north.

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 will it cost to visit the Eiffel tower in euro dollars?

the highest fare for the Eiffel tower is 8.20 euros (that's for an adult wanting to go up the second floor by lift.)

What was special about the year the Eiffel tower was built?

The Eiffel tower was built for the 1889 World Fair in Paris, which was the year of the centennial of the French revolution (1789).

What did the people of Paris think of the Eiffel tower when is was built?

They hated it at first. It was considered an extravagance for the 1889 Centennial celebration and was planned for demolition shortly afterwards. Only after it was completed and people had a chance to visit it did they realize that M. Eiffel had created one of the modern world's greatest structures.

How many times have the eiffel tower been painted?

They paint the Eiffel Tower once every 7 years. When i went to Paris, on the tour of the Eiffel Tower the instructor told us, as he had painted it before. So there is ya answer.

How is the Eiffel tower lit at night?

No, there is one at the second platform though, it is called Le Jules Verne.

Which continent is the Eiffel Tower in?

The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France, on the continent of Europe.
France is on the European continent.

What is the name of the nearest Metro Station to the Eiffel Tower?

Bir-Hakeim is nearest, but the walk from there to the tower - half a mile or so - is rather boring. École Militaire gives you a walk the length of the Champ de Mars, with the tower in view all the time. The best, however, is Trocadéro - easier to get to than the other two, and you come out behind the Palais de Chailoot, from which you get the best view of all, and from there to the tower is all downhill, through the park with the famous fountains and across the Pont d'Iéna.

How many floors does the eifel tower have?

The Eiffel tower has 347 steps to the first level, 674 steps to the second level, and 1710 steps to the small platform on the top of the tower.

What features of the Eiffel tower are designed to enhance its appearance?

The black on the Eiffel Tower was darker on the bottom then it was on the top, this made the Eiffel Towers height look enhanced.

How many step are there from the base to the summit of the Eiffel tower?

there are between 1665 steps to 1710 steps all the way to the top depending on which side you try.....

the problem is that you can only climb by stairs up to the second floor....from thesecond floor to the top, its forbidden to use the stairs and you have to take the lift (for safety reasons)

Who built sky tower?

The Sky tower was built by Fletcher construction.

How much would it cost to rent the eiffel tower?

Can't be done, Weddings are held in Town Halls (Mairies/Hotels de Ville). You could have your reception on the tower. 2010 prices (for the room alone) are: 750 € for 2 hours before 10pm; 850 € after 10pm. This includes a room on the first floor, a hostess at the lift ticket office, another for the queue, another at the room entrance and a cloakroom attendant. Anything beyond the bare room is extra and the prices are by negotiation (and, one imagines, not cheap).

Is there a restaurant in the Effiel tower?

There is no restaurant at the top of the Eiffel Tower.

Who was Stephen Sauvestre?

He was an architect that made the Eiffel Tower and a couple of famous buildings in the US.

Which Tower is taller The World trade center or the Eiffel tower?

The World Trade Center twin towers easily dwarfed the Eiffel Tower in height. The WTC towers were both more than 1360 ft (415 m) tall, with a broadcast antenna on the North Tower reaching 1726 ft (527 m) in height. The highest point was therefore 45% to 70% higher than the Paris landmark. The Eiffel Tower's height is only 984 ft (301 m) ,with an antenna reaching 1063 ft (325 m). The Eiffel Tower was the tallest tower in the world 1889-1930. The Twin Towers held that distinction from 1972 to 1973.

Why is the Eiffel tower an iconic building for France?

Eiffel Tower has NOT been "accepted to be listed as a World Heritage Site". It has been listed AS A (small) PART OF the site of "Paris, Banks of the River Seine" which IN TOTAL

a. Represents a masterpiece of human creative genius

b. Exhibits an important interchange of human values in architecture, technology and town planning

c. Is an outstanding example of an architectural ensemble or landscape