Eiffel Tower (Paris) – detailed description with photo, mode of operation and ticket prices, location on the map.
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Eiffel Tower (Paris)
Eiffel Tower – the main attraction of Paris, a real symbol of the capital of France. This is a huge metal structure. over 320 meters high (exact height 324 meters) was built for 2 years and 2 months in 1889. Named after engineer Gustave Eiffel, who built it. Eiffel himself called her simply “three hundred meter tower. “Interestingly, the Eiffel Tower was built as temporary construction to the World Exhibition, held in Paris. But not only was not dismantled, but also turned into a real symbol Paris and the most visited paid attraction in the world.
Eiffel sunset tower
At nightfall, the Eiffel Tower turns on beautiful light illumination.
Light Illumination on the Eiffel Tower
Story
For the World Exhibition of 1889, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Great French Revolution, the city wanted to build an architectural a structure that would become the pride of France. For this purpose was established a competition among engineering bureaus. Received an offer participate in it and Eiffel. Gustave himself had no ideas. is he rummaged through old designs and dug up a project of a high-rise steel tower, performed by his collaborator Maurice Keshlen. Project was finalized and sent to the competition.
Eiffel tower
Out of 107 various projects 4 winners were chosen. Among They, of course, was the Eiffel project. After making a draft changes aimed at enhancing the architectural attractiveness, he was declared the winner. In January 1887 between the Eiffel bureau and the municipal government of Paris was concluded contract for the construction of the tower. At the same time, the Eiffel was provided not only a cash payment, but a tower rental for 25 years. Under contract it was planned to dismantle the tower after 20 years, but it became so popular that it was decided to keep.
Eiffel tower
Interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower
- For the year, the Eiffel Tower is visited by more than 5 million people. For all over 250 million people visited the tower. Colossal figure!
- The cost of construction was 7.5 million francs and paid off for the period of the exhibition.
- For the construction of the tower was used more than 18 thousand. metal parts and 2.5 million rivets.
- The weight of the structure is more than 10 thousand tons.
- Creative people of Paris negatively perceived this construction, considering that it does not fit into the architecture of the city. They repeatedly sent to the mayor’s office a petition to stop construction or dismantle it. For example, one of her famous opponents – Guy de Maupassant often dined in a restaurant, located in the tower. Asked why is he so often here eat? He replied that it was the only place in Paris where its (tower) is not visible.
Eiffel Tower mode
The mode of operation of the Eiffel Tower is as follows:
- From 9.00 to 12.00 from June to September.
- From 9.00 to 23.00 in the other months.
View of Paris from the Eiffel Tower
Ticket price
On the 2nd floor by elevator
- Adults – 11 euros.
- Youth from 12 to 24 years old – 8.5 euros
- Children under 12 years old – 4 euros
On the 2nd floor stairs
- Adults – 7 euros.
- Youth from 12 to 24 years – 5 euros
- Children under 12 years old – 3 Euro
To the top by elevator
- Adults – 17 euros.
- Youth from 12 to 24 years old – 14.5 euros
- Children under 12 years old – 8 euros
Buy tickets online here -http: //ticket.toureiffel.fr
How to get there
- RER – line C, Champ de Mars – tour Eiffel
- Metro – line 6, Bir-hakeim, line 9, Trocadero.
- Bus – 82, 87, 42, 69, tour Eiffel or Champ de Mars
