Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower has been painted in a number of different colors throughout its history, but today, it is painted a color called "Eiffel Tower brown," which turns out to be the color of milk chocolate, and it is used in three very slightly different shades at different elevations of the tower (higher elevations use a lighter shade), in order to accentuate the impression of height. The paint is synthetic, lead-free, and silicone-based, and the entire structure is repainted over a period of 6-7 years by several dozen fearless and highly acrobatic painters, by hand (no automated way of painting the tower has ever been satisfactory). The most recent repainting operation (the nineteenth) began in 2009 and required about two years.

The Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas is 540 feet tall, half the size of the original in France. The observation deck is at 460 feet.

Three - though if you're pedantic or on a bet, you can say four, as the second level is duplex.

It is in france.

The Eiffel Tower opened on 6 May 1889 in Paris, France.

Initially many people thought that the tower was an eye sore, as it towered over the Paris skyline. During its construction there was increased danger to the construction workers on the project because the tower was an open frame with only two platforms. However only one man died.

Currently the tower is painted regularly to prevent rust damage. There is always the danger of fire in the tower. There are two restaurants in the tower.

For more information see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_Tower

The Louvre pyramid was hotly debated before its construction and for some time after. A great number of people argued that it would ruin the view and the site. It is now widely accepted.

There are 72 names engraved on the Eiffel Tower of scientists, engineers, and other notable people.

Start of Eiffel Tower construction: January 26, 1887

-Completion of Eiffel Tower construction: March 31, 1889

-Construciton Time for the Eiffel Tower: 2 years, 2 months, and 5 days-start to finish

-Principal Designer/Contractor: Alexandre Gustave Eiffel

-Principal Architect: Stephen Sauvestre

-Main Engineers: Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier

-Height of the Eiffell Tower: 324 meters tall

-Tower Material: 9441 tons of wrought iron (puddle iron)

-Number of Tower Components: 18,038 pieces of wrought iron and 2.5 million rivets

I have been told the second Eiffel Tower is inside the Statue of Liberty, but I cannot confirm this.

The Eiffel tower was designed by the French engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) for the entrance to the 1889 Exposition Universelle on the Paris Champ de Mars.

You walk up 1,665 stairs
People can get to the top of the Eiffel Tower by an elevator or climbing all 1,652 stairs

Sounds like a tall story but actually true.

AVIATION ART HANGAR - The Berlin Express Arrives in Paris by Len Krenzler (P-51 and Me109)




Situation: This image depicts an actual event. When you have Bill Overstreet on your tail, not even a daring maneuver such as flying right under the Eiffel Tower is going to save you, as this ME109 pilot discovered the hard way. In the spring of 1944, Bill Overstreet of the famous 357th FG was hot on the tail of a German ME109G. The pilot of the 109 flew right over Paris where German anti-aircraft artillery was heavy, probably in hopes they would solve his problem by eliminating Bill and his P51C named the "Berlin Express". Bill persisted through intense flak closing the gap with the enemy fighter. Already hit in the engine, as a last resort the ME109 pilot aimed his aircraft toward the imposing Eiffel Tower and in a breathtaking maneuver flew right under it. Even this was not enough to shake Bill as he followed right behind scoring several more hits in the process. The German ME109 crashed moments later and Bill escaped the heavy flak around Paris by flying low and full throttle over the river.

Here is the encounter described in Bill's own words:

"I had followed this 109 from the bombers when most of the German fighters left. We had a running dogfight and I got some hits about 1500 feet, He then led me over Paris where many guns were aimed at me. As soon as he was disabled, I ducked down just over the river (smaller target for the Germans ). I followed the river until I was away from Paris." - Bill

When asked what was around the tower at the time, Bill said, "I'm not sure, I was a little busy."

Paris itself was hardly bombed during thew second world war. This was due to the fact that Germany conquered it and so it was not bombed by the Germans. The English didn't bomb it either as the French were their allies. This is why many of the buildings are in such a good state and the traditional architecture still remains.

The Eiffel Tower was finished being built in 1889. The opening date was May 15th, 1889. The Eiffel Tower was built for the World Exhibition, which celebrated the French Revolution. Gustave Eiffel designed the Tower, along with Emile Nougier, and Maurice Koechlin. The main architect was Stephen Sauvestre. Before the Tower was built, a total of 50 engineers designed 2,500 blueprints. The work on the Eiffel Tower started in the summer of 1887, and finished in the early Spring of 1889.

the Eiffel tower is made of long steel beams which allows it to withstand storms and such. the tower is more than five million pounds, which holds it to the ground. all of the different parts of the tower are attached together tightly, not sure what holds it together though. but it must be strong as diamonds to be so enormous and stable.

1. Yes.
2. Be prepared.
3. There's a million and one and I mean it you should bring loads of money.

The first, second, and third levels are over 300 steps. The highest, you need an elevator.

The iffel tower is shaped like an A and made out of metal and steel. -Nicolas li

It depends how you travel. Public transportation via train (light rail RER) to subway/under ground or bus - 45 minutes. Surface transportation via car or taxi - at least 30 mintues but could be 1 hour or more depending on traffic.

The Eiffel tower is located quai Branly alongside the Seine river, in the 7th district of Paris, France.

A single workman died whilst constructing the Eiffel Tower, but it was on a Sunday and he wasn't working, but demonstrating to his girlfriend.

There are about 2.5 million bolts in the Eiffel Tower.

While the tower was built as the entrance arch for the 1889 World's Fair in Paris, France, it holds much more significance. It was the tallest building in the world until 1930 and has been elevated to icon status by movies, especially. It is the undisputed symbol of Paris, and often even used as a symbol for all of France.
It is a monument of beauty.
The Eiffel Tower has attained great importance as a cultural symbol. Not only does the Eiffel Tower conjure images of Paris, but it has come to be a symbol of France itself. Though its original purpose was to be a presentation at the 1889 Exposition Universelle, its importance has extended far beyond that. The Eiffel Tower is currently the world's most visited site, evidence for the tower's cultural importance worldwide.