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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 do you get to Notre Dame from Eiffel Tower?
- follow the bank of the Seine river upstream, it wil be a 4.5 km walk (45 min to an hour) or by bus: cross the bridge opposite the Eiffel tower and take the bus 72 towards "Cité"
or by underground RER C, from station Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel, take the direction "Pont de Rungis Aéroport d'Orly" or "DOURDAN-MASSY PALAISEAU" - Get out at station "Saint-Michel Notre-Dame"
How do you get to the top floor of the Eiffel Tower?
There are large elevators to go up the first two floors of the Eiffel tower, but you have to climb the third floor using the stairs. Or you could go up from the stairs starting from ground level, but there are 1665 steps to climb.
What is The Function Of The Eiffel Tower?
The Eiffel tower is an amazing site and everyone should go and check it out.
1. - From 1889 until 1930, the Eiffel Tower was the tallest building in the whole world.
2. -Strong winds can sway Eiffel Tower slightly. During the storm of Dec. 1999, the top moved approximately 13 centimeters from its initial position (recorded winds of 240 km/h.
3. - The Eiffel Tower shrinks 6 inches in winter
4. - In 1925, a con artist sold the Eiffel Tower for scrap - twice!
5. - In 1909, the Eiffel Tower almost was dismantled and sold for scrap metal. But because a telecommunications company wanted to use the tower to broadcast signals, the Eiffel Tower was saved.
Gustave Eiffel also designed a lot of the structural work for the Statue of Liberty.
How did the man die who died while building the Eiffel tower?
Only one man, an Italian worker, died while the Eiffel tower was built. He wasn't working there for it was Sunday, and had come with his fiancee. He wanted to impress her and display his skills, but he lost his balance and fell down to the ground.
What is the purpose of the Eiffel Tower being built?
The Eiffel Tower was built because Gustave Eiffel, the architect, wanted to enter a world-wide architectural contest. It was meant to be taken down 20 years later, but it served useful for communication, so they kept it.
How much does it cost from Disneyland Paris to Eiffel tower?
The current rates (age 25+ / age 12-24 / age 4-11 and disabled) are:
Stairs (as far as the 2nd level)
€5.00 / €3.50 / €3.00
Lift (as far as the 2nd level)
€8.50 / €7.00 / €4.00
Lift (to the top)
€14.00 / €12.50 / €9.50
(€1 = approx. £0.80 as of January 2013)
Who was in Gustave Eiffel family?
He had 3 daughters and 2 sons.
Daughter: Claire
Daughter: Laure
Daughter:Valentine
Son: Edouard
Son: Albert
What is the best way to build a tower?
Use squares and triangles to make a big tower, that way it will be sturdy and strong. Use hard and firm materials such as wood, metal or plastic. If it is a tower made of paper then use layers of thick paper to keep strong and upright. Jinny Fisher.
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??!
