Who would have thought that a metal structure would one day become the most visited tourist attraction in the world! The Eiffel Tower is one of the main and famous symbols of France. Every year, millions of tourists from all over the world travel to Paris to see the Iron Lady of France up close.
The Eiffel Tower was the tallest skyscraper in the world between 1889 and 1930, until the new tall ones came to the field, one after the other, they surpassed the height of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. With the passage of more than a century and fierce rivals that were built after the construction of Eiffel, until now one of these structures has not been able to show its beauty to the iron goddess of Paris.
Now I want to invite you to the Eiffel Tower in France to explore the story of Eiffel’s life and what happens in this tower with the microscope in my hand. I will be happy if you stay with our tourism magazine until the end of this Eiffel tour.
General introduction of the Eiffel Tower
Ever since I became a teenager and got to know most of the world around me, the Eiffel Tower in France was the first man-made creation that planted the love for historical structures in my heart. Later, when I got a little older, I realized that I was not the only one who felt this way about the Eiffel Tower in Paris, but the Eiffel Tower is loved by millions of people.
The Eiffel Tower continues to live in the Place de Champ de Mass in Paris, next to the Seine River. If you ask anyone to summarize the city of Paris or the country of France in one word, I have no doubt that 90% of people, even myself, will say the name of the Eiffel Tower. The charm of the Paris Eiffel is not only its height, but also its extraordinary architecture, its iron and the tower’s services and entertainment facilities made the French Eiffel Tower a goddess!
If I told the architects and engineers who played the main role in the fame of this tower, that the Eiffel Tower, which you have built with the skill and hands of the workers, will receive more than seven million tourists every year, they would have shed tears of joy. Indeed, the French never dreamed that the Eiffel Tower would become one of the most prominent structures in the world.
Paris Eiffel Tower
The story of the rise of the Eiffel Tower
The construction of the largest tower in France was started in 1887. Due to its proximity to the Seine, this tower had a very sensitive and difficult position; The architects of this structure were looking for a solution to ensure the strength of the substructure of the building, so that hair does not leak through the seams. Finally, with the infrastructure they did for the tower, on January 30, the construction of the main foundations and infrastructure of the tower was completed.
The design of the tower was calculated so much that the exact location of all screws of a few centimeters was estimated in advance by the architects. The screws used in the construction of the Eiffel Tower were made in a factory near the city of Paris; The elegance and precision of Paris Tower work can be seen when the screws are returned to the factory several times to select the best and most suitable screws for the construction.
In the next stage, it was the turn to build the main foundations, and the construction of the foundations continued until halfway, this stage was stopped halfway. This incident was a spark to raise the voice of critics of the tower, and this interruption made a lot of news. The news media unkindly fueled the rumors about the Eiffel and referred to this structure as the Eiffel suicide. Following these events, many opponents rose up against the Eiffel to cancel this project, to the point where many people hated the tower.
The story of the rise of the Eiffel Tower
It didn’t take long, the builders of the tower put an end to these rumors by announcing that the reason for the construction interruption was the installation of safety scaffolding. The construction stages of the tower’s foundations lasted until the first level in March 1887. The reason for this delay was due to the placement of hydraulic jacks in the foundations of the tower; The built jacks had the ability to carry a weight equal to 800 tons. Again, Murad Eiffel’s endowment did not go ahead, and this time the slope of the foundations was slightly steeper than the plan, which became a matter of concern for the architects.
The cause of this incident was related to the greater endurance of the tower in sand and dirt, and fortunately this time the danger was removed from Eiffel. With all the events that he experienced during these years, Eiffel finally celebrated his birthday on March 31, 1889!
The Eiffel Tower from the past until now
When the Eiffel Tower was put into operation in 1889, less people showed interest in visiting it and Eiffel was disliked by his fellow citizens. After a while, knowing how much iron, screws, etc. were used in the construction of this tower, people were attracted to the Great Tower of Paris like a magnet.
They have said the truth, time is the cure for all pain and this tower, with all the bitter events it experienced in its youth, now has millions of lovers who wish to travel to France to meet it. The Eiffel Tower is known as one of the most important metal structures in the world and is one of the biggest sources of income for French tourism. It is also one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world.
Many people who have not seen this tower up close think that the Eiffel is just a structure; Apart from the wonderful entertainment and facilities in this tower, the Eiffel Tower is also the venue for the competition. In 1905, a competition was held to climb the tower; Climbing the tower was like rock climbing as the first person in this exciting race was able to climb to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in 3 minutes and 12 seconds.
The Eiffel Tower from the past until now
If your favorite sport is skating, I must say that you can experience the joy of skating in the most beautiful and best location in the world, namely the lower area of the tower. If you go to Eiffel on New Year’s Eve (Christmas), you will see people playing with skates that light up the floor with their colored lights, like wreaths. Skating on Christmas nights is one of the most popular entertainments in Paris.
Let me tell you from now on, don’t skip Paris Nights easily, especially if you are a guest of the French Eiffel Tower. I have no doubt, Eiffel, with all its kindness, makes the best memory of their lives for every tourist who comes to Paris to see it.
Eiffel’s presence in World War II
Like a kind mother, Eiffel stood against the bitter days of her city and did not leave Paris and its people alone. The first brutality that came to Eiffel after the German occupation was cutting the cable of the Eiffel Tower elevator. After that, no one was even allowed to visit the big tower of Paris and this was the beginning of Eiffel’s loneliness.
During the occupation of Paris, the Germans placed a cross on the height of the tower, which is still on the neck of the Eiffel Tower, but due to the size of the tower, this cross is difficult to see up close. The great height of the Paris Tower was to the advantage of the Germans, who used the tower as a wireless telegraph antenna and spy antennas.
The names of 72 French scientists, architects and engineers who contributed to the construction of the Eiffel Tower are on the tower. These engravings were covered with paint in the early 20th century, but in 1988 the SNTE company revived the names engraved on Eiffel.
Features of Eiffel architecture
It may be hard to believe, but nearly 2.5 million bolts and nuts were used in the construction of the tower, from 1 mm to 1 cm. About 18,038 concrete, iron and steel poles were used in the construction of the Eiffel Tower, so that in terms of strength, fear does not enter the heart of the Eiffel Tower. The construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris cost 1.5 million francs, while this cost was almost a quarter of the expected cost.
Features of Eiffel architecture
This iron tower is 324 meters high (24 meters of the height is related to the antenna above the tower) and weighs more than 10,000 tons, of which 7,300 tons are steel. 850 people participated in the construction of this French tower. Many of those who have not been to Paris Tower, do not know what was the main purpose of building this tower? The reason for building this tower was the 100th anniversary of the victory of the French Revolution in 1886. If I want to compare the height of this tower with a building, the Eiffel is equal to an 81-story building.
The famous French tower can be seen from almost 90% of the city of Paris; Fortunately, Parisians start their morning by seeing the beautiful Eiffel. As elegant and fancy as the Eiffel is from a distance, the closer you get to the tower, the gentler face becomes gigantic. So that you can clearly see the irons and materials used in the construction of the tower.
Due to the high height of the tower, satellite, telecommunication and television antennas were installed on top of this tower at the highest point. If you take a close look at the tip of the tower, you will see these antennas, which have served as the Eiffel crown for years. In 1991, Eiffel along with its surrounding areas was registered as a historical and valuable area by UNESCO.
Getting to know Alexander Gustave Eiffel
Who would have thought, the name of the French Eiffel Tower is derived from the name of its architect! Alexandre Gustave Eiffel was born in 1832. Gustave Eiffel was one of the greatest and most famous French engineers, who designed huge and famous structures such as the Statue of Liberty, the Panama Canal, the central train station of Buddha Skin, the Sicole Bridge, the Oporto Bridge and the Eiffel Tower.
Gustave Eiffel was one of the most famous engineers in the world who was so skilled in working with metals that he was given the nickname of the metal wizard. Gustav surprised everyone with the new method he used in the construction of the Paris Tower. Gustav was one of the most accurate architects the world has ever seen, and what is interesting is that he completes all his structures with the lowest cost.
Getting to know Alexander Gustave Eiffel
After the opening of this tower, so much of the world was lost in the beauty and grandeur of the French Eiffel that in the countries of China, Las Vegas, Nevada, Tokyo, Japan, Texas, Lyon, France, Berlin, Germany, Shenzhen, China, Lahore, Pakistan, Romania, Gómez Palacio, Mexico, Sydney, Australia, Greece, Sofia, Bulgaria, Florida, Guatemala and Fes, Morocco, a replica of the Eiffel Tower was built so that the Eiffel Tower in Paris has 16 siblings.
The story of building an elevator for the Eiffel Tower
This tower has been considered the tallest skyscraper in Paris since its birth. If you want to go to the last possible place with the Eiffel staircase, you have to climb 1,710 steps. The staircase path, with all its charm, after using the stairs, I have no doubt that you will fall from the catwalk. After several years of the opening of the tower, engineers and architects thought of building an elevator for the Eiffel Tower.
The construction of the elevator up to the first floor was easy because of the necessary width and strength. The first floor elevator has heavy chains that are protected against contraction and expansion by using a narrow channel. Building an elevator for the second floor was one of the most challenging events that faced this tower. Building an elevator for the second floor was very difficult and complicated, and no company had the ability to build such an elevator until 1887 when Otis Company accepted the project of building an elevator (second floor).
OTIS is the largest elevator installation company in the world. The company claimed at the time that it could make elevators the best it could be. This company designed two cabins with hydraulic motors for Eiffel elevators, each of which had a capacity of 25 people. The next problem that the engineers faced was that the path of the cabins was not straight due to the low slope of the tower. For this problem, special cylinders were used so that the movement of the cabins can be done without any problems.
Due to the special shape of the tower, as the elevator went up to the floors, the slope of the tower increased. At this stage of the construction of the elevator, it became a problem again; Leon Edoux undertook the construction of the elevator from the second to the third floor; He designed two powerful hydraulic arms that ensured the safety of the elevators. Now each floor of the tower has its own elevator line and the tower does not have a direct path.
The story of building an elevator for the Eiffel Tower
It is interesting to know that the elevator cabins from the second to the third floor each have a capacity of 65 people. Also, the elevators of the Eiffel Tower move 103 thousand kilometers every year! It is not believable, but considering the millions of visits to the tower, this figure is believable.
Different parts of the tower
Eiffel is not just a dry iron structure, but also a great place for entertainment and tourism. This tower consists of several main parts such as the tower courtyard, first floor, second floor, stairs, viewing platform, restaurants, showroom, etc. Next, we will have an exciting visit from the ground to the roof of the Eiffel Tower. Without a doubt, after this tower tour, you will know the location of the Eiffel Tower like the back of your hand.
Paris tower courtyard
If you remember, I said earlier that on New Year’s Eve, the courtyard of the tower hosts tourists who ride the Eiffel Tower with their skates. The magnificence of this tower can be easily felt from the yard, especially if you are close to the tower or under it, you will be confused by the size of this structure. This beauty increases a hundredfold at night when the lights of the tower are turned on, to the extent that this space is considered one of the most famous fantasy locations.
The Eiffel has seen many lovers bond during its lifetime, so don’t be surprised to see someone on his knees proposing to his love when you visit the tower. Also, at night in the courtyard of the tower, you can see a number of musical groups performing and playing music.
The first floor of the tower
At the height of 57 meters of the tower, you can enter the most attractive part of the tower by using the stairs or the elevator to the first floor. The floor of this floor is completely covered with glass and projectors are set from the courtyard towards the glass floor of the first floor; This light radiation creates an attractive range of colors that if your eyes fall on the floor, it will be as if you are walking on clouds.
This experience is one of the most enjoyable memories that you will take with you on your trip to France from Alibaba. You can also see the sights and tourists walking in the courtyard of the tower.
Multidimensional exhibition
The first floor is the biggest floor of the tower and important facilities can be seen on this floor. If you take a tour of this floor, in a part of the tower, the presence of 7 projectors that illuminate 3 walls covered with multi-dimensional and large images will attract your attention. In this exhibition, there are rare pictures of the view of the Eiffel Tower at different hours of the day and night.
Multidimensional exhibition in Eifel tower
Burj cultural exhibition
An attraction like Eiffel, which has welcomed more than 200 million visitors, is the best place to showcase French culture. Many tourists who visit the tower come from all over the world, so what better part of the tower to introduce French customs and culture. In this exhibition, the walls are decorated with historical and old photos from Paris, which will definitely be interesting for you to watch.
Eiffel Showroom
After seeing the exhibitions of the tower, go to the west side of the first floor to enjoy a meal of delicious French food in the restaurant of this area while you are getting tired. If you are interested in seeing French books or you are familiar with this language, you can get to know France in one of the most cozy historical places.
The theater is one of the main parts of the tower, which has a studio, films and historical documents related to Paris are shown. The theater is more like an amphitheater, which is used for various events and conferences. The showroom has a unique and modern design and decoration and owes its attractive appearance to Eiffel.
Eiffel Showroom
The second floor of the Eiffel Tower
The more you go to the top of the tower, the more you will be excited. The second floor is another dream part of the tower, where you can see the view of the city of Paris with a better view as you approach the platform. Among the attractive sights that can be seen from this floor, Notre Dame Church is one of the most important historical attractions in Paris.
One of the best entertainments that will light up your eyes is the existence of telescopes that attract every tourist on this floor. With these telescopes, you can watch the sky and its clouds and take a tour of the alleys of Paris just by shaking it. You can also see the Notre Dame Cathedral from above with these telescopes.
the third floor of the tower; on top of the Eiffel
When you reach the third floor using the elevator, you are at a height of 276 meters from the tower. If you approach the third floor platform, you will be amazed by the beauty of the city of Paris for the first time. I believe, only at this point of the tower can you embrace the city of Paris with all its beauty. In this floor, there is no more noise from the city and only peace prevails.
Although Eiffel’s intention from the beginning was to give peace to the hearts of his guests. This floor of the Eiffel Tower has been the venue for engagement parties of famous people, where there is no match for its romanticism.
Eiffel office
One of the important sights of this floor is the Eiffel office, where the monument and favorite book of the great French legend, Gustave Eiffel (the main architect of the Eiffel Tower) can be seen. This office was the place where Gustave Eiffel worked for construction and carrying out his plans. In addition, on the third floor, replicas of important people who played a role in building the Eiffel Tower are displayed.
Hall for special events
Next to Eiffel’s office, there is another room that is used for special and big events. Interestingly, this hall is also called the Eiffel Room; You might think that the size of this room is the same as Eiffel’s office (Gustave Eiffel’s office), but the size of this hall is bigger and it has the capacity to host 300 people.
Tower restaurants and amenities
Among the other parts of the tower that every tourist is drawn to without exception after entering the Eiffel Tower are restaurants and cafes, shops, etc., the French Eiffel Tower. These restaurants are among the most famous and best restaurants in the world, and tasting international and French dishes in this tower really sticks.
Tour Eiffel 58 Restaurant
As the name of this restaurant suggests, the Tour Eiffel is located at a height of 58 meters from the tower. This restaurant is known as Defifty Eight or the height of 58 meters. I bet you will not find a restaurant like this restaurant with its attractive architecture anywhere in the world. The atmosphere and decoration of Tour Eiffel restaurant is perfect for two-person and friendly dates.
Delicious and fragrant French dishes are served in this restaurant for lunch and dinner. I recommend that you don’t leave the tower without trying the delicious dishes of this restaurant. Among the facilities of 58 Tour Eiffel, I can mention the parking lot, safety deposit box, wheelchair, MasterCard and waiting room.
58 Tour Eiffel Restaurant
Le Jules Verne restaurant
Jules Verne is known as the chef of the French Eiffel Tower restaurants. Beauty and charm literally pours from this entire restaurant; The magnificent architecture and layout of the Jules Verne restaurant is one of the main reasons why visitors come to this restaurant to see it. Le Jules Verne restaurant was renovated in 2007 and surprised the restaurant guests with its new look.
If you go to the restaurant during the day, you will notice that this restaurant has used sunlight to illuminate the restaurant environment. Dining in the evenings of this restaurant is one of the best nights of your life that you will experience during your tour of France from Alibaba. Because they light candles at night to make the mood of the restaurant romantic; By lighting a candle, the environment of the restaurant takes on a bright and sweet aura and creates a romantic atmosphere.
Le Jules Verne
Memory game with children
Many curious children come to the Eiffel with their families, seeing the Eiffel becomes an excuse to activate their thinking brain to ask questions. For this purpose, in 2016, a special section for children aged 6 to 10 was added to the tower; In this section, a variety of models and brochures related to the history of the Eiffel Tower have been provided to children. Parents can dedicate a few minutes of this attraction tour to familiarize the child with the tower in order to increase their circle of knowledge.
Colorful buffets of the tower
Undoubtedly, the attraction is more with food and drink, especially if we are going to face a new range of French food. In the courtyard, the first floor and the second floor of the tower, there are buffets that provide colorful and delicious snacks and drinks, and most of the time you will see many people in front of the buffets.
The French Eiffel Tower restaurants are one of the most expensive restaurants in Paris, and dining in these restaurants may be a dream for some. You can go to the Paris Tower buffets to renew your energy while visiting the Eiffel Tower.
Colorful buffets of the tower
Eiffel Tower stores
Shopping for souvenirs is one of the most interesting things to do on a tour of France. If you are interested in taking a decoration or a special item as a souvenir from the Eiffel Tower, be sure to visit the shops of the tower, which are located in the courtyard and on the first floor, to refresh your soul.
One of the most popular decorations for buffets are handmade ones made in the shape of the Eiffel Tower. The fame of French perfumes and colognes has even reached the ears of crows! Even if you are not a perfumer, there is a perfume and cosmetics boutique in the tower that encourages most tourists to shop.
Eiffel Tower stores
Eiffel Tower parking lots
If you go to Paris by car or rent a car, it is better to park the car in one of the parking lots near the tower to enjoy being next to the Eiffel Tower.
Polman parking lot
This parking lot is the closest parking lot to the Eiffel Tower, which is a 5-minute walk (approximately).
Joseph Boulevard parking lot
The second parking lot close to the tower is Boulevard Joseph Paris, where you can enter the courtyard of the tower after a 6-minute walk.
Jofra Paris parking lot
If you want to learn more about the path leading to the Eiffel Tower and enjoy the atmosphere of Paris more, you can park your car in the farthest parking lot, which is 12 minutes away from the tower.
Interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower
1- The Great Tower of Paris was built for a temporary purpose and it was not supposed to be a permanent structure.
2- Viktor Lustik is one of the biggest fraudsters in the world who tried to sell this tower twice. He believed that this tower has a very heavy weight and does not have enough endurance!
3- In 1909, a decision was made to destroy the Eiffel Tower, but this decision was canceled due to the change of use of the tower to a radio antenna.
4- Following the occupation of Paris in World War II, the French, who were not interested in Hitler visiting their beloved tower, cut the cable of the Eiffel elevator so that Hitler had to walk up the stairs to reach the top of the tower.
5- In 2007, a woman named Erica got married to the Eiffel Tower because of her great love for it! He even changed his last name to El Tour Eiffel.
6- You may not believe it, the first decision was to build the Eiffel Tower in Barcelona, Spain. Spanish leaders opposed this decision. The Spaniards never dreamed that this iron structure would one day become the most popular attraction in the world, otherwise they would never have objected.
7- Gustave Eiffel, the main architect of this tower, built a replica apartment on top of the Eiffel Tower so that he could experience rare days and nights in his life.
8- In 1912, the French tailor Franz Richlet invented the spring life jacket. To test the effectiveness of this umbrella, he planned to fly from the first floor of the tower, but his invention failed and he fell from a height of 57 meters and lost his life.
9- Since the opening of the Eiffel Tower until today, about 350 cases of suicide have been recorded in this tower, of which some died by hanging and jumping from the top of the tower, and some survived.
10- So far, the Eiffel Tower has been painted 18 times, which requires about 60 tons of paint each time!
11- From the beginning of the night until 1 in the morning, 20 thousand lamps are lit to illuminate this tower. Interestingly, it is a crime to take a photo of the night view of the Eiffel Tower in France, because this photo is considered a work of art and is punishable by copyright law.
12- If this tower is built now, the cost of building Eiffel is estimated at 31 million dollars.
13- In Great Britain, with the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the French Eiffel Tower, a coin with the design of this tower was minted on 10 dollars.
14- This tower consumes 7.8 million kilowatts of electricity annually, which is the same as the electricity consumption of a small village.
15- The height of the tower (aerial part) increases or decreases by 15 cm due to weather changes.
The best time to visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Every season of the year, the Paris Tower hosts millions of French and foreign tourists. If you want to know the best time to travel to Paris in terms of weather, cheap and expensive travel costs, crowded and quiet number of tourists, don’t forget to read on.
The best time to visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris
The best time to travel to Paris in terms of weather conditions is in the months of June to August and September to October. In these seasons, Paris presents its cool and pleasant weather to tourists. Although the summer season is the most expensive and busiest time to travel to Paris, France. However, sightseeing, seeing the sights of Paris and sitting by the Seine River are some of the best memories of a trip to Paris that you can remember with the mild and sunny weather in summer.
If you want to travel to France to see the Eiffel Tower in autumn, I think you have chosen the best time; In this period of time, the costs are associated with a relatively small drop in price, and of course, Paris in this season fascinates every tourist with its divine beauty. Autumn leaves have carpeted all the streets of the city and are invited to dance in the sky with the relatively cold air.
If you are interested, see the beautiful appearance of Eiffel and other places of interest in Paris with snow, winter is waiting for your visit. In Paris, you see relatively fewer tourists compared to other seasons, and this has caused the cost of traveling to Paris to decrease the most. However, as the New Year approaches, travel costs increase again with the increase in the number of tourists.
Eiffel tower in Autumn
The address of the Eiffel Tower
France, Paris, 5th Avenue Anatoly, Place Don Champ de Mars, Eiffel Tower
Access route to the Eiffel Tower
You can go to the Eiffel Tower in France from your hotel or anywhere else in Paris by means of transportation such as metro, bus, boat and taxi. In the following, I will tell you in detail about the access routes to the tower using subway, bus, etc.
Access to the tower by metro and city train
The most popular and convenient way to get around the city and reach Eiffel is the subway. 3 subway lines pass by the tower and have stations. Therefore, the metro can be the main priority for your movement in Paris.
Green metro station
It is the closest station to the tower, and it takes 10 minutes to walk from this station to the popular structure of Paris.
Yellow metro station
The second station line near Eiffel is the yellow station. From this station to the tower, a distance of 14 minutes will be waiting for you.
Purple Metro Station
This line, which is also known as Military School Station, is about 14 minutes away from the tower.
fast train
If you are going to the tower with this train, you must get off at Shan Do Mars station. Then you will reach the Eiffel by walking a 7-minute route.
Access to the tower by bus
Fortunately, there are 5 bus stops near the Eiffel Tower that you can use depending on your route.
Orange bus station
The closest station is considered to be near the tower, if you put your eyes together, you have reached the tower in 3 minutes.
Blue bus station
This station is about 5 minutes away from Paris Tower. When getting in and out of vehicles, be careful not to forget any equipment.
Pale blue bus stop
Be careful, there are two blue stations in this area; Make sure the route is correct before riding. The distance between this station and the tower is about 6 minutes. This station is located in Sean de Mars square.
Purple bus station
The purple line is located in Jump and it takes about 6 minutes to walk to the tower.
Red bus station
Almost the farthest station from the tower is the red line, which is about 8 minutes away from the tower by walking.
Access to the tower by boat
If you are staying on the other side of the Seine or want to go to the tower from there for any reason, the best way to get to the Eiffel is by boat. Unless you have a fear of water that puts you out of your head to get on a boat, otherwise no one will touch the chest of Seine boats.
Don’t neglect photography while boating, because you can create postcard photos with this view. The closest station to Batubas Tower is about 4 minutes away by foot from the tower.
Time to visit the Eiffel Tower
Visiting each part of the Eiffel has almost a different time. I recommend that if you arrive late to the Eiffel, visit the parts where the time to see the sights of the tower has not yet run out. Visiting time varies between 9:30 am and 23:45 pm on normal days without special occasions.
Time to visit the Eiffel Tower
Eiffel, a lotus that grows in the marsh
As a good ending to this article, I must say that Eiffel really stood up against all the unkindness and sad memories he experienced in his youth. The story of the Eiffel Tower in Paris reminds me of the story of a lily that was born in a marsh. I will be happy, comment and if you have the experience of visiting the Eiffel Tower, share it with other users.
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