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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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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.
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.
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.
