When the Eiffel Tower was first constructed in 1889, many in the artistic community of Paris signed petitions against “…the useless and monstrous Eiffel Tower.”
Originally the tower was slated to stand for only twenty years. Part of the rules of the design contest stated the structure could be taken down easily. However, by the twenty-year mark, in 1909, the tower was not only popular with tourists; it proved a valuable communication tool for radio broadcasting.
Standing 986 feet tall, the tower is constructed of 18,000 pieces of wrought iron. Every seven years it is repainted.
Despite poor acceptance during its first few years, the Eiffel Tower has been embraced by French citizens, and stands as one of the most recognizable structures in the world.
info from: The Eiffel Tower by Lori Mealey
The Eiffel tower was beautiful. We walked around the base of the tower for a long time and debated whether or not we should wait in the long line to go to the top. I let me fear of heights and my shear exhaustion from the day keep me from doing it. I thought for sure I would be sad that I didn't make myself go, but I'm not. Didn't you just read that blurb about it being built to be taken down easily? That's why I stay away from fair rides!
info from: The Eiffel Tower by Lori Mealey
The Eiffel tower was beautiful. We walked around the base of the tower for a long time and debated whether or not we should wait in the long line to go to the top. I let me fear of heights and my shear exhaustion from the day keep me from doing it. I thought for sure I would be sad that I didn't make myself go, but I'm not. Didn't you just read that blurb about it being built to be taken down easily? That's why I stay away from fair rides!
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