Eiffel Tower, also known as the French Tour Eiffel, is a Parisian landmark. That is also considered a technological marvel in the history of building construction.
Chances are you’ve heard of Paris’ most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. Whether you’ve actually been there or have simply dreamed of visiting.
When the French government decided to hold the International Exposition of 1889. To commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution, they ran a competition to find designs. For a monument that would be appropriate for the occasion. More than 100 plans were submitted. And the one submitted by the renowned bridge engineer Gustave Eiffel. It was chosen by the Centennial Committee. As a result of Eiffel’s vision of a 300-metre (984-foot) tower constructed. Nearly completely of open-lattice wrought iron, astonishment, doubt. As well as some opposition on aesthetic grounds greeted the project. When it was finished, the tower functioned. As the exposition’s main entrance gateway and observation deck.
Even to modern eyes, the Eiffel Tower is a one-of-a-kind structure. However, it was the first time anything. Like it had been seen in the late nineteenth century. “Before the construction of the Eiffel Tower. Modern architecture was beginning to emerge in Paris.
However, it was going about it in a very reserved manner. “Gudek Snajdar expressed himself in this way. Because of the Industrial Revolution, iron became increasingly popular. As a building material, and it eventually became a cornerstone of contemporary architecture. However, it had only emerged internally, as support structures. Or in unimportant buildings such as hothouses. Factories, and bridges until the year 1887 came around.
Building the Eiffel Tower
It is estimated that more than 18,000 individual pieces were required. For the construction of the tower’s structure. Each section, which was calculated and prepared in Eiffel’s workshop. On the outskirts of Paris expressly for the project, is now a museum.
In order to create a single, continuous structure, the wrought-iron construction. It composed of four massive arching legs that are supported by masonry piers. That curve inward until they come together in the middle to form a single. Tapered tower, which supported by a single, continuous structure.
The tower’s construction required the utilization of around 2.5 million thermally bonded rivets. And 7,300 tons of iron. Workers painted every inch of the structure in order to preserve it from the elements. A task that required 60 tons of paint to finish. During that time period, a total of 18 coats of paint applied to the structure.
The Tower Today
The Eiffel Tower continues to be the focal point of the cityscape of Paris. According to the official website of the attraction. More than 7 million people come to see this iconic structure every single year. Since the Eiffel Tower’s completion in 1889, more than 250 million visitors. From all around the world have taken advantage of its many attractions.
It also has a great deal to offer. Three platforms of the tower house two restaurants. A number of different buffets, a banquet space, a champagne bar. And a plethora of unique gift stores. Children and tour groups can take part in educational tours of the tower. Which offered on request.
The tower is open to tourists 365 days a year, with hours of operation altering. It is according to the season. From June through September. The tower is open until after midnight on weekends and holidays. Visitors can expect to pay between $13 (10 euros) and $19 (14.5 euros) per person. For access to the tower’s three public lifts and 704 stairwells. Depending on the time of day and season. Tickets, including group discounts. This can purchased either online or at the ticket office. Located at the foot of the tower, which is open daily.