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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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Can you eat on the Eiffel tower?
try looking up the Jules Verne Restaurant that is the name of the restaurant on top of the Eiffel tower.
Where is La Tour Eiffel located?
la tour Eiffel is a The Eiffel tower is a 1063 foot tall iron tower standing in Paris, France. It is 313.2 metres (1027 feet) tall without its antennas. It was designed by the team of the engineer Gustave Eiffel as an monumental entrance to the 1889 world fair and was built from 1887 until early 1889 by 250 people. It was for a long time the tallest monument of the world, but the Chrisler building, the Empire State, the Burj Dubaï and a handful of TV masts are now taller.
Which is taller the Eiffel Tower or titanic?
The Eiffel tower is 1,063 ft tall including the TV mast. There are now some taller buildings over the world:
the Chrisler building;
the Empire State building;
eight TV towers around the US, and one in Poland;
Burj Dubaï, in the United Arab Emirates.
Why is the Eiffel Tower valuable to people?
It is valuable to people because the Eiffel tower represents the french revolution. Many french people enjoy the Eiffel tower of their victory just how we admire the Statue of Liberty here in America.
How does the Eiffel Tower get bigger in the summer?
The theory is it is because the metal particles expand when they get hot and then goes back to its original size once its cooled down in the summer, but in reality it is because us humans get shorter and shorter. So we think it is getting taller when actually we are just getting shorter.
How many tons of paint are used to paint the Eiffel tower?
It takes 50 tons of paint to paint the Eiffel tower
What is the current height of the Eiffel tower?
The current height of the Eiffel Tower is 986 inches. This is equivalent to 301 meters. This is slightly shorter than the Statue of Liberty in New York City.
How many inches high is the Eiffel Tower?
Well, the height of the first platform is 57.63 mtrs, so it would be reasonablly accurate to say that that's how tall the tower legs are... Legs of the tower were so divided in parts, the pressure of stiletto heels on a squared inch is higher than the pressure of any "leg" of the Eiffel Tower on any squared inch.
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.
