The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic architectural pieces in the world. It stands at 300 meters in the center of Paris and was granted its name by its engineer Gustave Eiffel. It would only be fitting to name an architectural beauty of this grandeur with the name of its designer.
The significance of this structure was to highlight the centennial of the French Revolution, to show Frances industrial capacity in the world and to make an impact on French architecture. Here are some cool facts about the Eiffel Tower to prepare you for visiting it in the future.
It’s Regularly Maintained
The Eiffel Tower is such an iconic piece that must be maintained to avoid degradation over the years. Every 7 years there’s a routine clean up to shelter it from rusting and changing color. We wonder how many people it must take to polish it clean!
Recreations of the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower gained such massive popularity that countries around the world had to imitate its style. It became such a trademark image that it’s now seen in Japan and even in the United States.