As the symbol of Paris has been more than 120 years of the Eiffel Tower. The most famous and most widely known Parisian landmark was built in the years 1887 to 1889. Today he is regarded throughout the world as a symbol that is associated not only with the city of love but in conjunction with all of France.
The Eiffel Tower: From eyesore to the landmark
Although the population of the project was not thrilled, Gustave Eiffel began construction of the steel tower, which was in Parisian society, and in artistic and literary circles as an eyesore in the city. In the population there were especially concerned that the tower could fall over.
When completed the 10 000 ton and 300-meter high tower was only a temporary state permit for the next twenty years. The subsequent radio technology made the tower but soon became indispensable. With his help, the first radio link was established across the Atlantic. Since 1916, the tower carries an antenna mast. Its original height was prolonged by at 329.75 meters. Up to the time when he was replaced in 1932 as the tallest building in the world from the Empire State Building in New York, the steel tower was still more than 40 years the number one.
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Paris without the Eiffel Tower
Today is the capital of France without the steel structure is no longer conceivable. The museum also exhibits a significant cornerstone of French history, the centennial anniversary of the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789. The Eiffel Tower was a project on the occasion of the time in the world exhibition in Paris guest performers. For the tourism importance of the Eiffel Tower, thanks to the public three platforms in 57, 115 and 276 meters. Elevators and steel stairs lead to the first two platforms, where each is also a restaurant. A separate elevator and a spiral staircase leading from the second to the third platform.
Way: Gustave Eiffel was indeed the builder of the tower that bears his name, was conceived and designed the building, however, by Stephen Sauvestre.
Info:
Eiffel Tower, the Parc du Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France
Tel: +33 892 70 12 39
To the homepage, click here.
Opening times:
01.01.-16.06. elevator 09:30 bis 23:45 clock / Walk 09:30 bis 18:30 clock
17.06.-28.08. elevator 09:00 bis 00:45 clock / Walk 09:00 bis 00:45 clock
29.08.-31.12. elevator 09:30 bis 23:45 clock / Walk 09:30 bis 18:30 clock
Admission:
Children under 12 years: 3.20 € Stairs / 4,10 € floor 2 / 9,30 € floor
Teenagers: 3.70 € Stairs / 6,60 € floor 2 / 11,80 € floor
Adults: 4,70 € Stairs / 8,20 € floor 2 / € 13.40 floor
Group rates for adults and students require pre-booked reservations.
LINKS:
Eiffel Tower webcam
Eiffel tower restaurant
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