Eiffel Tower


Eiffel Tower


Among the most famous landmarks in the world, the Eiffel Tower (La Tour Eiffel) signifies Paris. People have a vibrant image of the monument as noticed film, in a postcard, or on a keychain before arriving here, yet the Eiffel Tower still manages to amaze. This masterpiece of architectural achievement soars to a height of 320 meters. A feat of creativity, the structure of 8,000 metallic components is held collectively by 2.5 million rivets. Despite its massive weight, the Eiffel Tower has an airy lattice structure using all the lightness of a ballerina on stage. The graceful tower is also called the"Iron Lady."
Gustave Eiffel established the tower as a temporary exhibit for the Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) in 1889. At the time, it was considered an eyesore. Prominent artists and writers, including Charles Garnier and Alexandre Dumas, protested against its existence. Its survival was guaranteed by its usefulness for a radio antenna Although the tower was just intended to continue for 20 decades. The Eiffel Tower has been the most recognized feature of the Paris skyline, also a visit is among the most well-known things to do in town.
  Four pillars at the base support the weight of this 320-meter-tall, 10,100-ton tower. Gustave Eiffel, the engineer, decided to build his island from metal instead of heavy rock which has been used during his time to construct churches, the day's tallest monuments. Because the tower's weight is so well-distributed through the frame, the foundation succeeds in procuring the monument even. The pressure is only four kilograms per square centimeter the same pressure exerted by a normal-sized adult on the seat of a chair. The gigantic pillars offer a striking first impression, they are much bigger than one would expect and are spacious enough to hold a post office (South Pillar) and four lifts. The Ticket Office lies on the Esplanade between the West and South Pillars. Additionally, there are souvenir stores and a cafeteria at the base of the columns. With your entry ticket in hand, choose one of three elevators from the North Pillar (Pilier Nord), East Pillar (Pilier Est), or West Pillar (Pilier Ouest) to ascend into the very first degree. (The Southern Pillar is a private elevator into the Jules Verne's restaurants). Enjoy a lift walk or ride until the level.
Enjoy lunch or dinner at this incredible setting at the 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant. Lunch is a casual dinner is a brasserie experience featuring traditional French cuisine. Another choice is the cafeteria that's available for lunch and also serves a selection of snacks, sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and pastries. Just take the elevator or walk up 360 measures to the First Level, which provides great views of Paris monuments (even though the panoramas aren't as sweeping as at the high levels). This degree gives a good sense of the open-air metallic structure of this tower to people. In an altitude of 57 meters, the viewing platform features transparent glass and floor pavilions to showcase the panoramas. Over 2,000 square meters of viewing space allows for relaxing and enjoying the scene.
This level has public restrooms, a gift shop, museum, an exhibition celebrating the tower 120th birthday, and the Cineiffel Theater having an educational film full of fascinating facts about the Eiffel Tower's history. There's a post office that will stamp your email with a postmark that is special. A circular gallery offers stunning views and contains Panoramic Tables

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