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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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The Eiffel Tower is built from wrought iron (pure iron), however was decided to be steel initially before changing their decision.
Belive it or not but the Eiffel tower was also made of leg bone.
Did Hitler go up the Eiffel Tower?
No, he never did, though he did pose in front of it during a Paris victory tour when France was taken by the Nazis.
When did they build the Eiffel Tower?
The tower designed by M. Eiffel for the world exposition was a temporary structure built late in the 19th century (1887 to 1889). It was so cleverly designed and so well constructed that it later became a permanent structure.
What are five facts about the Eiffel Tower?
Built in 1889, it has become a global symbol of France.It is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world.
The tower is the tallest building in Paris and the most visited monument in the world.
It is named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel.The architect was Stephen Sauvestre.
The tower height is 324 metres.
Consisting of 3 floors,the walk from ground level to the first level is over 300 steps (as well as the walk from the first to the second level) .The third and highest level is accessible only by elevator.
Both the first and second levels have restaurants.
The tower has 72 names listed in all four sides of it. (North-East /South-East/
North-West/ South-West).
Is the Eiffel tower taller than the buildings around it?
there are now a number of buildings which are higher than the Eiffel tower. (list and dates on link)
What is the tallest structure in Washington D.C.?
The tallest building in the world (completed) is the Burj Dubai, As of July 20 2009.
It is now known as the Burj Khalifa
The Eiffel tower was built as the symbol for Exposition Universelle of 1889, a World Fair marking the 100th anniversary of the storming of Bastille, the beginning of the famous French Revolution. In a twisted, yet upright way, it stands for France's freedom from Tyranny!
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It decorates the west side of Paris quite nicely and attracts zillions of tourists. I believe there are broadcasting antennae on top as well. It's also a great place to see the rest of the city. Bit crowded though.
What website should you use to get information about the Eiffel Tower?
Wikipedia offers good articles about the Eiffel tower. The French pages are the most extensive, with detailed articles about the construction, numbers of visitors, etc..
The Tower's official (in link) can also be useful, especialy if you plan to visit.
What is coit tower and who is it named for?
Coit Tower was built on top of San Francisco's Telegraph Hill in 1933 with money donated by Lillie Hitchcock Coit. She had a longtime love of firemen and the heroic job they do. If you see a picture of Coit Tower, you will notice that it is shaped like a firehose nozzle.
How many stories tall was the Titanic?
There were 4 stories (passenger decks) including the main deck.
The ship was 11 stories high from the keel to the boat deck, 9 stories high from the waterline to the boat deck.
Would the Eiffel Tower be build again today?
Why in the world are you asking that question??!! The Eiffel Tower is already built! Why do people want to see a replica of the Eiffel tower for heaven's sake??!
Who is the builder of Eiffel tower?
the builder of the Eiffel tower is his promoter, engineer Gustave Eiffel. He also buit the internal framework of Liberty statue in New York.
How long is the tower expected to stand?
the tower is gonna last a trillion billion years cause its made of metal plus is huge to remove and stick to a ground like a semetex lol
The 19th. Look at the first two digits. In this case it would be 18, it'll always be one year ahead.
How much money did it cost to rebuild the Eiffell tower?
The Eiffel Tower has never been destroyed, and therefore never rebuilt.
What was gustave Eiffel afraid of?
He's afraid that people might fall over the balcony, smash their heads, and bleed to death.
Who played in the towering inferno in 1974?
The primary cast was:
Steve McQueen as Chief Michael O' Hallorhan
Paul Newman as Doug Roberts
William Holden as James Duncan
Faye Dunaway as Susan Franklin
Fred Astaire as Harlee Clairbone
Susan Blakely as Patty Duncan Simmons
Richard Chamberlain as Roger Simmons
Jennifer Jones as Lisolette Mueller
O.J. Simpson as Harry Jernigan
Robert Vaughn as Sen. Gary Parker
Robert Wagner as Dan Bigelow
Susan Flannery as Lorrie
Mike Lookinland as Phillip Albright
Carlena Gower as Angela Albright
Why is there no longer a World's Fair?
The USA had its membership in the B.I.E. Bureau of International Expositions withdrawn in June 2001. The cause was the non allocation of funds by the US Congress.
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