Saturday, January 8, 2011

Eiffel Tower, Paris Pictures

The Eiffel Tower in Paris needs no presentation, it is one the most well known monuments in the world visited by more than 5 million people each year.
Built 1889 for the Universal Exhibition in celebration of the French Revolution.
The metal structure of the Eiffel Tower weighs 7,300 tonnes while the entire structure, including non-metal components, is approximately 10,000 tonnes.
The tower stands 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building.

Eiffel Tower at Night

Paris France, Eiffel Tower Photos