The eiffel tower

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. The Eiffel Tower was originally built as the entrance arch for the World's Fair in 1889. It is named after Gustave Eiffel, whose company was in charge of the project.

1889 World Exhibition The Eiffel Tower was built for the World Exhibition in 1889, held in celebration of the French Revolution in 1789. The construction was only meant to last for the duration of the Exposition, but it still stands today Today.

The eiffel tower In 2004, the tower’s first floor was converted into an ice skating rink. It has also been the site of the world’s largest advertisement at the time The Eiffel Tower is painted every 7 years, using an estimated 60 tons of paint. It takes between 15 and 18 months to paint the entire structure. The structure sways by several inches during high winds, although it deliberately decided to build it of steel to show that steel was just as strong as stone.

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