Why is the Eiffel Tower built?

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Eiffel Tower, one of the world's most famous buildings, was built in Paris in 1889 on the occasion of the World Exposition which celebrated the centenary of the French Revolution. Its construction began in 1887 and was led by engineer Gustave Eiffel. For its construction, only iron was used. It has the shape of a square pyramid whose base consists of four pillars. They are supported on four large arches that define, in part, the style of the tower. The pillars, as they rise, they are leaning inwards to form a single body. Construction, which has a height of 300 meters, has three stories with balconies or decks, stairs and lifts. In the first, can be a part of Eiffel ka ladder used to ascend, the hydraulic pump and a telescope originally used mail, and a restaurant with a magnificent view over the river Seine. At the second level you can see images that evoke the construction of the tower, as well as another restaurant, which is accessible only by an elevator located in the south pillar. At the top of the monument are rooms in which he worked and lived Eiffel, and a transmitting antenna and a meteorological station.

Who was Gustave Eiffel?

The engineer Eiffel, who was born and lived between 1832 and 1923, specializing in steel structures. He took part in the construction of important works, like the bridge of Oporto on the Douro River and Budapest station, besides the Eiffel tower, which gave him international renown. Then investigate the aerodynamics and provided some advances in the aviation industry.

The tower has 1652 steps and 12,000 pieces of metal, and weighs 7,000 tons. The foundation reach 15 meters deep.

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