Eiffel Tower
Why do people think the Eiffel tower is famous?
People think the Eiffel tower is famous because It was built by a famous man and it was a very big project to build the Eiffel tower for the exhibition.
Where did it get it name the Eiffle Tower?
The man who designed and engineered it was Gustave Eiffel, so it was named after him.
Why does the Eiffel tower still stand tall and strong today?
They perform regular maintenance on the structure. It would quickly rust away if not.
Is the Eiffel tower near the eurostar?
Alas, no. Even on the metro, you have to change lines halfway. Directions are as follows: Gare du Nord: metro line 4, direction Porte d'Orleans; change at Strasbourg-Saint-Denis. Strasbourg Saint-Denis: Line 9, direction Pont de Sevres, stop at Trocadero. You will surface at the Palais de Chaillot, across the river from the Eiffel tower bu nevertheless the nearest station.
How many people worked in each tiwn tower?
There were 2,149 people were killed at the time from a terrorist attack, 1 building worked 1,074, and the other building 1,075 people.
What year did the construction of the Eiffel tower start and end?
The Eiffel Tower construction started in the Summer of 1887, and finished in the early Spring of 1889. The Eiffel Tower opened on May 6th 1889.
The architect of Eiffel Tower?
Gustave Eiffel, a French engineer speciallising in metallic structures, designed the Eiffel Tower.
What were the Eiffel Tower aesthetics?
four semicircular arches at the towers base and its open lattice wrought iron. It is light and airy but it is a very strong structure.
Is the Eiffel tower lighter and higher than is was when it was first built?
I don't know about lighter but higher yes it is.
Can you get married under the Eiffel Tower?
yes u can......u had a right as i knw people tarvel to the top of the tower n v had wine shop on it n many stuff so y cant u marry there.......
Why did they make an elephant go up the Eiffel tower?
Cause he was rebel by hayley mc whitmore Cause he was rebel by hayley mc whitmore
What are the entry fees to the Eiffel Tower?
FROM APRIL 4, 2009 TO MARCH 26, 2010
Adults:
Elevator entrance tickets (to second floor) 8.00 €
Elevator entrance tickets - top floor 13.00 €
Stair entrance tickets (to second floor) 4.50 €
Youths 12 - 24
Elevator entrance tickets (to second floor) 6.40 €
Elevator entrance tickets - top floor 9.90 €
Stair entrance tickets (to second floor) 3.50 €
Children 4 - 11
Elevator entrance tickets (to second floor) 4.00 €
Elevator entrance tickets - top floor 7.50 €
Stair entrance tickets (to second floor) 3.00 €
more on the Eiffel tower official website (in link - English version)
Is there an office in the Eiffel Tower?
Yes, there is one used by Gustave Eiffel, the creator of the tower. The office is at the top of the tower and was accessed using a small spiral staircase before the current large elevator lifts were installed. This is where the historic meeting between Eiffel and Thomas Edison had taken place.
Why is the Eiffel Tower so famous?
Because if was a technical challenge who proved correct, and the world's tallest building from 1889 to 1930. It became part of the Parisian landscape, and makes Paris recognisable at first sight. The view over from up there is gorgeous, and if you bring your binoculars, you could see as far as 70 kilometres away. this is an impressive visit, and one you shouldn't miss if you are only coming once to Paris.
How do you build a ship out of cardboard?
There are many excellent sites on the internet with step by step instructions on how to build things out of cardboard. The problem with your question is that you don't state whether you want a full size boat that will float on water, or a cardboard ship play house, or a table size model ship. Without that information, the best advice I can give you is to type How to build a cardboard ship into your search box, and choose the site that will be the most help.
How much does it cost to refinish wood floors?
About $80 to rent a floor sander and polyurethane is about $25 a gallon. So depends on how big of an area
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