How Much Do You Know About the Eiffel Tower?

Did you know that the Eiffel Tower is 984 feet tall? The Eiffel Tower is a well- known landmark that was constructed in 1887 and took two years to be completed. This tall landmark, which has become an attraction, can be found in Paris, France.

The Eiffel Tower had to be made with strong materials given its height. This tower's design is made to look light but it is actually made entirely out of wrought iron. The tower's base is made from four lattice piers.

The designer of this famous tower was Gustave Eiffel who was born in 1832 in Dijon, France. Eiffel was a civil engineer who specialized in metal construction, he was nicknamed the “magician of iron”. He helped with the design of bridges and other famous landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty.

The Eiffel Tower is a huge accomplishment and its sophisticated and elegant structure will always grab the attention of those around the world.

[Source: Britannica.com ]

Good work, Joseph. – Shoko Miyagi , UW-Madison (2022-03-08 20:09)
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