Eiffel Tower
I had once gone to a meeting where they were having an impromptu discussion about the seven wonders of the world and why you should visit a particular one. I remember thinking that the Eiffel Tower should be included. Although initially built in recognition of the 1889 World's Fair in Paris France, the Eiffel Tower has become an icon throughout the world.
Eiffel Tower - The Beginning
Gustave Eiffel, an engineer, founded a company that specialized in metal structural work. Two chief engineers of that company, Emile Nouguier and Maurice Koechlin, had an idea for a tall tower in 1884. Assembly began in 1887 and was completed 22 months later, culminating into the structure of the Eiffel Tower as we know it today.
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Eiffel Tower - Height
The height of the Eiffel tower is reported to be 300 meters, 324 including the flagpole.
There are three levels to the Eiffel Tower, the second and third being accessible by elevator. Able bodied visitors can take the 1,665 steps to the top level, or they can walk up to the second level and then ride the elevator.
There are three levels to the Eiffel Tower, the second and third being accessible by elevator. Able bodied visitors can take the 1,665 steps to the top level, or they can walk up to the second level and then ride the elevator.
Riding the elevator of the Eiffel Tower on YouTube vids
Painting of the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel tower, being made of iron, needs to be painted to help the structure endure. Painting, on average, occurs approximately every seven years. It has changed color six times so far, and has been red-brown, yellow ochre, and the current color is bronze. The 19th painting of the Eiffel tower commenced in March of 2009.
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Lighting of the Eiffel Tower
The lighting of the Eiffel Tower has changed with the times, and has included gas, incandescent lamps, sodium lamps, neon, and electricity. Present day illumination can be changed to display different decorations for a day or longer.
Build your own Eiffel Tower out of Legos
People are joining in on family fun in building their own Eiffel Tower.
Build one of the most spectacular landmarks in the world with the LEGO Make & Create Eiffel Tower 1:300
! Standing taller than 3-1/2 feet, the Lego Make & Create Eiffel Tower kit lets builders re-create an impressive replica of this famous Parisian structure.Assemble and Display
Recommended for ages 16 years and up, this Lego model is more than just child's play. Like a good puzzle, it's challenging and fun to assemble the 3,428 pieces. Lego-maniacs and collectors will love proudly displaying the Tower after it's complete. Durable plastic Lego construction makes this micro-scale Eiffel Tower sturdy and reliable. Built in sections, it can even be taken apart in three sections for easy storage and transport.
True to Form
Developed in co-operation between consumer requests, fans, and Lego designers, the Make & Create Eiffel Tower is based on the original blueprints of the building. Built to 1:300 scale, it measures 20.1 inches wide and 42.5 inches tall.
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Get your Eiffel Tower postmark
If you get your Eiffel Tower postcards ahead of time, you can take them with you to the first level of the Eiffel Tower when you're ready to mail them, and they'll be postmarked with a special Eiffel Tower stamp.
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Eiffel Tower Stamps
The Eiffel Tower can be on your postage stamps too.
The full view of the Eiffel Tower:
The Eiffel Tower - Med Postage by KitteasGallery
Looking up at the Eiffel Tower:
Paris, France Postage Stamp by ashlandt
The Eiffel Tower - Med Postage by KitteasGallery
Looking up at the Eiffel Tower:
Paris, France Postage Stamp by ashlandt
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Eiffel Tower items on Amazon
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Eiffel Tower Charm
Eiffel Tower Charm, Sterling Silver
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So how much paint does it take?
The answer is 60 tons of paint. It also takes 25 painters more than a year to paint the structure from top to bottom.
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- skiesgreen skiesgreen Dec 12, 2009 @ 7:36 pm
- What a great lens topic and beaut pictures too. Very nicely presented lens,. 5* and fave
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- Cindy_Egan Cindy_Egan Nov 26, 2009 @ 3:50 pm
- Haven't been to France until now but I am planning to get there in February next year! First thing i'll do will be to visit Eiffel Tower! Thank you for this beautiful lens!
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- CreativeArtist CreativeArtist Nov 26, 2009 @ 4:58 pm
- You're welcome Cindy. I invite you to come back and tell us about your visit.
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- GroovyFinds GroovyFinds Nov 19, 2009 @ 6:58 am
- Fab lens!
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- jgelien jgelien Nov 16, 2009 @ 9:17 pm
- This is one of the places I hope to see someday. It is such a beautifully designed structure.
Great information. 5*****
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- kiwisoutback kiwisoutback Nov 13, 2009 @ 8:04 am
- Nice work! I've been to the Vegas half scale version, but not the one in Paris.
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- At the Eiffel Tower's official web site, you can check out scans of the original blueprints created by Gustave Eiffel in preparation for the 1889 World's Fair. The famous tower in Paris was the source of much controversy (many thought ...
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- The Eiffel Tower was named the greatest structure by 16 percent of travelers surveyed by hotels.com, well ahead of its nearest rivals.
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- Woke up and got real excited seeing the eiffel tower out my window but realized I'm not in France. Quel galére.
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