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]]>It Wasn’t Meant to Be Permanent
The Eiffel Tower was originally constructed as a temporary exhibit for the 1889 World Fair. Gustave Eiffel, the engineer behind the masterpiece, had planned for it to stand for only 20 years. However, its value as a radiotelegraph station and the public’s growing fascination with the structure led to its preservation well beyond the intended timeframe.
It Moves!
It might be hard to believe, but the Eiffel Tower is not as rigid as it appears. In fact, the iron structure can sway in the wind. On a windy day, the top of the tower can move up to 6 inches due to its flexible design. The iron also expands and contracts with temperature changes, causing the height of the tower to vary by up to 6 inches throughout the year.
Secret Apartment
Gustave Eiffel designed a private apartment for himself at the top of the tower. In his time, this cozy little space, complete with furniture and wallpapers, was the envy of many Parisians.
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]]>As the most-visited paid monument in the world, the Eiffel Tower is open to visitors from 09:30 in the morning until 23:45 at night. The lights remain on until one o’clock in the morning, with night sensors automatically triggering the LED projectors.
However, as of September 23, the tower will close at 22:45, and thus turn off its lights an hour earlier. The move has been prompted by a new initiative by the city to conserve electricity in light of Russia reducing the supply of gas to countries supporting Ukraine.
“The energy crisis is hitting Paris like the rest of France. We did not wait to act, since 2014 we have invested 10 billion euros in the ecological transition,” tweeted Paris Mayor. Anne Hidalgo. “But we must go further with the first measures to make 10% energy savings.”
As part of the plan, other landmarks operated by the city, such as Saint-Jacques Tower and City Hall, will go dark at 10 p.m. Hodalgo has said that she will also press the government to adjust the lighting on national monuments like the Arc de Triomphe.
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A short walk across Pont d’Iéna (Jena Bridge) will lead you to Trocadero Gardens. This stunning green space in the center of Paris will impress you with its fountains, sculptures, and flower gardens. It also offers a perfect view of the Eiffel Tower and it’s excellent for taking photos.
Paris Aquarium
If you are exploring Paris with your kids, then this is the perfect place to take them. The Paris Aquarium is home to fish species from all around the world and it includes various points of interest like the fish touch pool and the shark tunnel.
Guimet Museum
Yes, Paris is full of museums that are worthy of your attention. However, since you’re already close by, you might as well check out Guimet Museum. Founded by industrialist Émile Étienne Guimet, the museum is dedicated to Asian art. It contains all sorts of artworks that its founder collected on his many journeys across the continent. The collection is considered one of the largest outside Asia.
(@advjrn_voyage)L’île aux Cygnes
L’île aux Cygnes is a man-made island on the Seine where locals relax and engage in various outdoor activities like cycling and wall climbing. However, the most interesting thing about it for tourists is a replica of the Statue of Liberty given to France in the late 19th century by U.S. citizens living in Paris.
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]]>1. Eiffel Tower was built in the 19th century, in 1889, as the entrance arch for the World’s fair.
2. It was named after Gustave Eiffel, whose company was in charge of the building. Mr. Eiffel also had an apartment for himself at the top of the tower.
3. The Tower was made of iron and weights around 10,000 tons, while it is approximately 320 meters high, which varies due to temperature changes.
4. The Eiffel Tower has a French nickname; La Dame de Fer, which means the iron lady.
5. The famous structure was going to be demolished in 1909, but was kept because it was repurposed as a giant radio antenna.
6. The Eiffel Tower was originally intended for Barcelona, Spain, however, it was rejected.
7. There are 20,000 light bulbs placed on the Eiffel Tower.
8. There are more than 30 replicas of the Tower all around the world.
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]]>The engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company was designing and building the tower, could not even imagine how his masterpiece will gain a huge amount of popularity, and that Eiffel Tower will be one of the most interesting sights to replicate.
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However, people in Tianducheng, a housing estate in the suburbs of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China raised their love towards Paris to a higher level. Not only that a 354-foot-high replica of the Eiffel Tower dominates in Tianducheng’s skyline, there are also 12 square miles of Parisian style architecture, fountains and landscaping around it.
Arc de Trimphe, Champs Elysees main square, French neoclassical-style buildings, a fountain from the Luxembourg Gardens – they all can be seen in Tianducheng.
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This remarkable and fascinating creation opened its gates in 2007. At the beginning it was so unpopular that it was described as a ghost town. Later, as time has passed, it slowly gained huge popularity, both for Chinese people and for Europeans. The resemblance is astonishing.
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