Eiffel Tower compiled by: Taylor
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The Eiffel Tower was created by two senior engineers who worked for the Compagnie des Etablissements Eiffel after discussion about a centrepiece for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, which would celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution.
Facts about the Eiffel Tower:
http://www.history.com/topics/eiffel-tower
http://oddstuffmagazine.com/10-facts-about-the-eiffel-tower.html
Facts about the Eiffel Tower:
- Located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France, the Eiffel Tower is one of the most well known structures in the world.
- It is named after Gustave Eiffel, whose company was in charge of the project.
- The Eiffel Tower has 1665 Steps!
- When this huge tower was officially opened in 1889, it was the highest structure of the planet.
- The tower is covered with 60 tons of paint every seven years to protect against corrosion.
- It took two years two months and five days for the Eiffel Tower to be completed.
- 324 metres (with its antennas)
- Sparkling lights: 20,000 bulbs (5,000 on each side) glitter for 5 minutes every hour on the hour, from nightfall until 1a.m.
http://www.history.com/topics/eiffel-tower
http://oddstuffmagazine.com/10-facts-about-the-eiffel-tower.html
Eiffel Tower compiled by: Nichelle
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Address : 5 avenue Anatole France
Zip code : 75007
City : Paris - France
Area : Eiffel & Trocadéro
Sources:
http://www.paris.com/paris_landmarks/monuments/eiffel_tower_paris
http://ezinearticles.com/?Eiffel-Tower---Why-Was-the-Eiffel-Tower-Built?&id=1434326
http://www.corrosion-doctors.org/Landmarks/eiffel-history.htm
Zip code : 75007
City : Paris - France
Area : Eiffel & Trocadéro
- Construction of Eiffel tower began on: 26th January 1887 completely built: 31st March 1889.
- It was mainly built for the World Exhibition (sometimes called Paris Exposition) of 1889. This date celebrates the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. The purpose of building this structure was to showcase to the world the advancement of technology and beauty in France.
- The Eiffel Tower was designed to be wind resistant
- Millions of people climb the Eiffel Tower every year and it has had over 250 million visitors since its opening.
- The French name for the Eiffel Tower is La Tour Eiffel; it also has the nickname La dame de fer which means the iron lady.
- The Eiffel Tower is painted every 7 years, in 3 shades of brown with darkest shade at the bottom.
Sources:
http://www.paris.com/paris_landmarks/monuments/eiffel_tower_paris
http://ezinearticles.com/?Eiffel-Tower---Why-Was-the-Eiffel-Tower-Built?&id=1434326
http://www.corrosion-doctors.org/Landmarks/eiffel-history.htm