Why should YOU visit the Eiffel Tower?

By: Ava Kuhnhein

On January 26th, 1887, construction began on the Eiffel Tower.

There were numerous construction problems but the Tower was finally complete on March 31st, 1889. In the early 1900’s elevators allowed visitors to travel from floor to floor.

The Eiffel Tower is also known as the “Iron Lady”.

It’s History

Gustave Eiffel was the contractor and the tower was named after him.

During the construction only one person died.

The Eiffel Tower weighs 7,000 tons. The base of the tower is 412 square feet.

Construction

Every city in the world has its own symbolic building. New York City, New York has the Statue of Liberty. San Francisco, California, has the Golden Gate

Bridge. Paris, France is a famous city with a wide variety of

culture.

What is theSignificance of The Eiffel Tower?

The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of Paris, and a symbol of France, known today by people all over the world. The U.S. cinema contributes to making the Tower a Worldwide known symbol.

When open to the public, you can explore and journey to the top of the Eiffel Tower yourself. Also, there is the option of having a guided tour, which is recommended. While on a guided tour you are able to visit areas not open to the public. You can visit the old machine room, see a bunker, and visit the control room.

Take a Guided Tour!!

Control Room

When visiting the Eiffel Tower, you will be able to take amazing pictures of the City of Paris. The second floor of the Tower is known to be the best location for pictures!

Photographs

Panoramic View from 2nd floor

City View from the Tower

On the ground level you will find a carving made by Bourdelle in 1929 called the Gustave Eiffel. This area is also a wonderful place to shop for souvenirs. Also, on the ground level you will be able to see the elevator machinery. The second floor has the FerOscope, which is an informational exhibit with light shows and interactive videos. Also you will find tower top observatory panoramic indicators, the Cinieffel, Exhibitions of the Tower, and a section of the Eiffel Tower’s old spiral staircase. On the top floor there is top rated dining and amazing panoramic views.

What You Will Find Inside

Gustave EiffelMade by Bourdelle

Dine with a view in Paris

The FerOscope inside the Tower

Souvenir Shop Take your memories home

Old Spiral Staircase inside the Tower

The greatest reason why you should visit the Eiffel Tower is because it represents the city of Paris, France. Paris has beautiful chateaus and museums, but the most well known landmark is the Eiffel Tower.

It is an Iconic Establishment

The Eiffel Tower is important to the world because it is a part of history that symbolizes strength and challenge. The Eiffel Tower is a historical monument and it is one of the oldest architect structures in the world.

What is the importanceof the Eiffel

Tower?

Creating this project has inspired me to go to Paris to visit the Eiffel Tower and I hope it has interested you also. It is the most well known landmark recognized by people everywhere. The reason I want to visit the Eiffel Tower is because it an Iconic Establishment and it represents the history of the city of Paris, France.

Off to Paris, France!

Eiffel Tower Picture, Mathias Vejerslev, Pictures, nd, 2.22.12.

www.aviewoncities.com/paris/eiffeltowers.htmSpiral Case Eiffel Tower, Pictures, nd, 2.22.12

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Collection, Pictures, nd, 2.22.12Elevator on Eiffel Tower, Picture, nd, 2.22.12.

www.phonebookoftheworld.com/paris/eiffel.htmEiffel Tower At Night Picture; nd, 2.28.12, pictures,

www.earthinpictures.com/world/france/paris/eiffel_tower_at_night.html

Bourdelle, pictures, nd, 2.23.12, www.gluvon.com

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Discover France! Websitewww.discoverfrance.net/france/paris/momuments-paris.eiffel

The Eiffel Tower: A Classic of EngineeringThe Science News-Letter, Vol. 18 no 488

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