Eiffel Tower Day 2023: Every year on March 31, Eiffel Tower Day is celebrated to honor the tower’s inauguration. On this day in 1889, the skyscraper was unveiled to the public. And even after 134 years, this monument continues to attract thousands of tourists every day.
Let’s learn more about its history, meaning and more on Eiffel Tower Day.
What is the history of the Eiffel Tower?
A design competition was held in central Paris and more than 100 artists pitched their ideas for an international fair to showcase France’s industrial progress during the 19th century.
Gustave Eiffel proposed a 1,000-foot latticed iron tower in the center of Paris and received the contract in 1887. He began work on the project on January 28, 1887 and completed it in two years, two months and years despite years of unrest, criticism and even protest.
Since its opening in 1889, the Eiffel Tower has become one of the most recognizable landmarks not only in Paris but across the globe. The magnificent iron tower is certainly a great engineering achievement and a dynamic representation of the City of Light.
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What’s inside the Eiffel Tower?
The Eiffel Tower has three floors: first floor, second floor and top (highest floor). On the first floor, there is a museum, glass floor, regularly changing exhibits, gift shop and dining facilities. The Jules Verne restaurant, additional shops and observation area are all located on the second floor.
The summit or top deck is essentially the highest observation deck in Europe at 276 meters (905 feet) above sea level. Along with a champagne bar and a replica of Gustave Eiffel’s workplace, the top floor is divided into two floors.
Why is the Eiffel Tower so famous?
Gustave’s vision gave Paris a new lease of life and transformed it into the romantic city we know today, with his creativity. He intended the structure to serve as a representation of “the great scientific movement of the eighteenth century and the Revolution of 1789”, in his words.
The most famous example of a free-standing lattice or frame skyscraper, the Eiffel Tower is constructed of wrought iron. Its refined shape and economy of design made it quite a bold design at the time it was built.
The Eiffel Tower is the most visited paid landmark in the world, with an average of 25,000 visitors a day, and that’s certainly due to its amazing artistry.
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What are 5 facts about the Eiffel Tower?
- Although Eiffel received credit for naming the Tower, the original design was created by two of his company’s engineers, Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier.
- The tower was designed to showcase France’s manufacturing prowess during the World’s Fair, but its intended lifespan was 20 years.
- The massive iron structure will sway during a storm despite being windproof. Along with that, the giant Tower also expands by 6 inches every summer.
- Every 7 years, about 60 tons of paint are applied to this project. It not only prevents rust but also maintains the so-called La dame de fer appeal.
- The twinkling light show of 20,000 lights that first illuminated the night sky on New Year’s Eve 1999 is protected by copyright law in France.
The 1,063-foot Eiffel Tower overlooking Paris is a testament to the achievements of Western culture and modern engineering. And Eiffel Tower Day is an occasion of joy for millions of people around the world because this is one of the most famous monuments in the world.
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