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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.
1,279 Questions
Does the Eiffel Tower have windows?
Several. In fact, it only has stairs to the second level. The elevators are the only way to get to the top.
Is there any monumentin Paris like the Eiffel Tower?
Tokyo Tower. Communication tower built in the '60s of similar look to the Eiffel Tower.
What shapes are in the Eiffel tower?
Eiffel Tower contains geometric shapes such as squares and vertical triangles.
What kind of forces affect the Eiffel Tower?
The forces I know of are wind, electrical storms, and gravity.
Why was the Efflel tower built?
The Eiffel Tower was built as a gateway arch to the Exposition Universelle, a World's Fair marking the centennial of the French Revolution. The Tower was built by Gustav Eiffel.
How is The Statue of Liberty related to Gustave Eiffel?
The Eiffel Tower was made in France and the Statue of Liberty was made in New York. Even though the same guy that worked on the internal of the Statue of Liberty that created the Eiffel Tower, their structures are quite different
Did Gustav Klimt design the Eiffel tower?
Yes, he designed it. He was a French engineer specialising in metallic structures.
The Eiffel Tower is 1,063 feet tall which is about the same height as an 81 story building. The tower is the tallest structure in Paris, France and was built in 1889.
When did the construction of Eiffel start?
The eiffel tower was built in 1887.
It was built between 1887 and 1889 by Gustav Eiffel.
what year did they start buildint to Eiffel Tower
January 26, and was completed on March 31, 1889
How much does it cost to buy the Eiffel Tower?
They have different prices depending on how high you want to go, and whether or not you want to take the elevator. Full rate for adults to go to the top by elevator is 12,00 Euros; for children 6,70 Euros. See Related Link below for more info.
for 2017 ADULTS
- stairs to 2nd floor EUR 7
- elevator to 2nd floor EUR 11
- Elevator to top EUR 17
12-24 years
- stairs to 2nd floor EUR 5
- elevator to 2nd floor EUR 8.50
- Elevator to top EUR 14.50
Children 4-11, reduced rates
- stairs to 2nd floor EUR 3
- elevator to 2nd floor EUR 4
- Elevator to top EUR 8
The entry fee for the Eiffel tower must be paid in Euros and the exact amount depends on how high you wish to climb or go and your age.
The fee changes from year to year so it is best to look at the Eiffel Tower's website to see the current costs.
If you want to know these costs in your own currency then you can convert this using an online currency converter. However be aware that currencies fluctuate one against another on a daily basis so you fee may be different on the day you visit.
Until March 2013, the prices are: Stair access to 2nd Floor: €5 (adults) / €3.50 (12 - 24 year olds) / €3 (4 - 11 year olds / Disabled people and any accompanying adult). Lift access to the 2nd Floor: €8.50 / €7 / €4. Lift access to the top of the tower: €14 / €12.50 / €9.50 . Tickets for Lift Access can be bought online from the Eiffel Tower's official site but must be bought at least 1 day in advance if you purchase online. Stair access tickets can only be bought from the ticket office.
How much money does the Eiffel tower make each year?
Around 6,700,000 in a year, it varies little though.
How many people worked on the Eiffel Tower?
There were 250 people working on site (that was the maximum), plus 50 engineers who produced plans and blueprints, plus 100? 200? workers in Eiffel's factory, where the rafters and beams were preassembled with temporary bolts in 5-metres chunks.
Is the Washington Monumet taller then the Eiffel or the Eiffel?
The actual monument is taller than the actual Capitol, but the Capitol is on top of Capitol Hill. Therefore, the US capital is higher in the air than the Washington Monument. No buildings in DC are allowed to be higher than the Capitol on top of Capitol Hill.
What is 'Eiffel Tower' in French?
The Eiffel Tower, opened in 1889, was built by engineer Gustave Eiffel.
Is the Eiffel Tower in Paris still the biggest tourist attraction?
Yes, 35 million people visit the Eiffel Tower each year.
What was the name of the tower which people built to try and reach up to heaven?
Tower of Babel in the city of Babylon
Why did Gustave Eiffel build the Eiffel Tower?
For a World Exhibition in 1889, and to showcase how steel and iron could be used to erect tall buildings.
What happened to the Eiffel tower in 1956?
In 1925, The con artist Victor Lustig 'sold' the tower to two different people on separate occasions. He told them that the costs for upkeep on the Eiffel Tower were so huge that the city could not afford it any longer, and secretly wanted to sell it for scrap metal.
As the Eiffel Tower was originally supposed to be temporary, and there was difficulty in maintaining it in 1925, both of his customers believed him.
What is the telephone number of the Eiffel tower?
The Address of the Eiffel Tower is Champs-de-Mars, Paris 75007
Which country is the Eiffel Tower in?
The Eiffel Tower is located in Champ de Mars. Champ de Mars is a large park and is located in the seventh arrondissement in Paris.
it is designed by Gustav Eiffel and assisted by engineers Émile Nouguier and Maurice Koechlin and architect Stephen Sauvestre and three hundred workers joined together to built this global icon of France.
