By Jasreet Kaur30, Jul 2024 06:00 PMjagranjosh.com
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a prominent landmark in Paris. The Eiffel tower is visited by millions. Tap to read top facts about Eiffel Tower.
1889 Exhibit
The Eiffel Tower was commissioned for the 1889 Paris Exhibition to demonstrate modern engineering as well as celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution.
Iron construction
Engineer Gustave Eiffel designed it with his company being in charge of execution. This iconic tower is often linked with him.
How tall is it?
The Eiffel Tower is 81 stories or 324 meters tall, approximately equivalent to that height of a building. It held this record until then.
The world’s tallest structure
Until 1930 when Chrysler Building was built, it remained the tallest man-made structure on earth.
weight
Its weight goes up to about ten thousand tons supported by an intricate iron frame that can withstand different stresses.
Public floors
There are three public floors in this tower containing high-end restaurants and observation decks which give panoramic view of Paris city.
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