Historic Monuments of Paris: Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower Champ de Mars is located in the field side of the River Seine, Paris City, Country French. Eiffel Tower (in French: Tour Eiffel (tuʀ ɛfɛl)) is a tower made of iron. The tower was built in 1887 and inaugurated on March 31, 1889 with the name of the tower: Eiffel, Eiffel words taken from the designer's name is Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, the tower was opened to the public on May 6, 1889.The Eiffel Tower was built in the framework of the World Exhibition in 1889, a World Fair which coincides with 100 years of the French Revolution. At the start of construction, the Eiffel Tower got a lot of criticism from the public, intellectuals and art community in Paris because it is considered disturbing the eye.The Eiffel Tower has permission to stand for 20 years, then in 1909 when the license has expired Paris local government plans to knock it down, but this should not be done because the tower is proved profitable in terms of communication, namely the antenna on the tower can be used for purposes telegram.In 1910 the tower became part of the International Time Service. In 1918, Radio France and then take advantage of this tower in 1957 French television also take advantage of this tower. The French military also made use of this tower in the battle. Currently, various French television companies to install their antennas on top of the Eiffel Tower.Now, other than as a symbol of the City of Paris, the Eiffel Tower is also a tourist destination, each year millions of tourists from all over the world come to see the Eiffel Tower.From the top of the Eiffel Tower, views of the City of Paris can be seen quite remarkable. An hour before sunset visitors can see views of the City of Paris is exceptional.

The structure of the Eiffel Tower
The tower was built by 300 workers. The materials used are iron and nails. The foundation of the tower made of reinforced concrete and heavy steel structure of the tower is 7300 tons, the overall weight of the tower structure when including non-ferrous component weight is 10,000 tons.Tower height from ground to flagpole is 312.27 meters. Height from ground to the antenna tower is 324 meters.Eiffel Tower consists of 3 (three) levels, has a 1652 stairs (up dipuncak) and 2 lifts to get to level two.The tower is equipped with lighting, which consists of 352 watts and 1000-powered projector flashes every half hour at night, the tower is also equipped with 20,000 bulbs and 800 disco ball. Listed also 4 pieces of laser xenon lamp 6000 watts of power which rotates permanently at the top of the tower, the purpose of the installation of the laser light atmosphere so that the tower looks alive.
Remodeling And Cat Birthday Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower also needs treatment, once every 7 years the iron skeleton tower was renovated and repainted with paint as much as 50 tons, the goal that the framework of the tower does not rust and interesting when seen. Renovation work was done by workers who master the sport acrobatic and alpinis.
An Eiffel Tower Work
The Eiffel Tower is an extraordinary work, initially got a lot of criticism in its development and eventually become a world tourist destination, as well as being a symbol of the greatness of the French State and also the pride of the world.