History of the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower includes an amazing building in Paris, France. Even since it was first built in 1889, the tower has been visited at least 200 million people from different parts of the world.
In 2006 there are more than 6 million people willing to come all the way to see a concrete structure that has a height of 325 meters. Opening of the Eiffel tower and its effects for residents.
Eiffel has a very long history in its construction to completion. Various problems have occurred in the towers that are currently used as radio transmitters and also observations.
Nevertheless, the Eiffel Tower transforms into a romantic icon of the world. Not a few movies, fictional stories, and loving performances are held here. Let's get to know the Eiffel tower by getting to know its history below.
Ideas and plans for making Eiffel tower
We all know Gustav Eiffel as the man behind this great tower. Even the name of the tower notes the name of the designer.
Initially Gustav wanted to build a tower in Barcelona. Unfortunately the plan he offered was considered very strange and the building was not appropriate.
In addition, the tower is also considered to cost too expensive. Finally he undo makes any kind of towers around Europe. There is a secret room at the top of the Eiffel tower.
The idea of making the Eiffel tower finally emerged from the two children of Gustav named Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier. He was not at all interested in the beginning.
However, seeing that plan went smoothly, Gustav began to take over. He also purchased patents from this tower until now known as the Eiffel Tower which is very magnificent and known to many people.
Eiffel Tower Construction Missions
The tower was originally built for world exhibitions. The developer wanted to make the tower a hundred year mark of the French Revolution.
This tower is a symbol of strength from France which is remarkable. In the midst of European disadvantaged in the 18th century they were able to struggle and create a huge revolution. It even affects many countries of the world.
Gustav Eiffel said the tower was also a symbol of modern science. The symbol of world science development from time to time.
This tower is a sign where science lives with humans. That is why in this building there are about 72 names from the very famous scientists and engineers in France.
Building the structure and shape of the Eiffel tower
The structure construction of the Eiffel Tower began in the early 1889 years and was newly opened to the public on May 6, 1889. In the construction of the tower, about 300 workers were involved to regulate the structure with a total weight of 10,000 tons.
The workers had to struggle vigorous to regulate 18,038 pieces of wrought iron and about 2.5 million rivets. After many months of struggling, the building was completed with a height of 300 meters. Then coupled with the antenna to 324 meters.
The Eiffel tower was initially gaining a lot of criticism. The structure is structured in a form that has no artistic value.
It even resembles the bridge structure that is in the river. Gustav Eiffel said if this shape was made in accordance with mathematical calculations. Wind in the air was taken into account so that the tower would not collapse even though it was made very high rises.
