Behold the Majesty of the Eiffel Tower.
The Eiffel Tower – symbol of Paris and France attracts millions of visitor each. Over one thousand feet in the air, the Eiffel Tower overlooks Paris, and is the fifth tallest structure in France. A monument to the innovation of French architects throughout the history of the world, the tower is comparable only to our own Washington Monument in size, grace, and beauty.
The History
The Eiffel tower was created by Gustave Eiffel in 1887 as the entrance to the Exposition Universelle. This was a World Fair held in honor of the centennial anniversary of the French revolution. The tower stands almost 1070 feet in height, and its stricture is made entirely of several thousand tons of iron. Scheduled to be destroyed in 1909, the Tower was instead recognized for its symbolic presence and now stands as a monument to the victory in the First Battle of the Marne.
Today, our cities abound with structures that are both high and impressive. This feast of construction made possible today with the advent of technology really stands out when you consider that the Eiffel Tower was built more than a century ago. The attention to detail was meticulous and to build what was then the tallest building in the world, the slightest miscalculation in wind force and other such factors would have made this endeavor impossible. The corners of the tower were built with curved pieces of iron so as to resist to wind movement. This has made it almost as aerodynamic as the most advance airplane!
The Eiffel tower attracts millions of tourists a year and is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It also servers as a tower for radio communication (after all, why waste all of that iron!), and houses two separate restaurants – the Altitude 95, which resides on the first floor; and the Jules Verne, a posh eatery on the second.
The Eiffel Tower was the tallest structure in the world for 43 years when the Chrysler Building in New York overtook it in terms of height. Though it may no longer be the tallest building in the world, the Eiffel Tower remains one of the most visited buildings throughout the world. Said to be the most romantic place for marriage proposals, each spring the tower is besieged by young couples with hopeful dreams.
So it doesn’t matter if you’re young and in love, or looking for a little bit of history, the fact remains that the Eiffel Tower is one of the most amazing sights that anyone can see in their lifetime. If you haven’t already, you should plan a trip to visit this marvelous monument. The Eiffel Tower is not something anyone should miss!