Facts about the Eiffel Tower Paris 2

The facts about the Eiffel Tower are a monument to this amazing structure which dominates the Paris skyline.

The Eiffel Tower building and it’s saving from destruction are enough to make your mind boggle! This is one of the most photographed icons of the world – I love it!

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How often is the Eiffel Tower painted?

The Eiffel Tower is painted every seven years in three shades of brown (with the darkest shade at the bottom).

How is the Eiffel Tower painted?

The Eiffel Tower is handpainted using brushes.

How much paint does it take to paint the Eiffel Tower?

It takes approximately 60 tons of paint to paint the whole Eiffel Tower.

Does the Eiffel Tower sway?

Yes, during really gusting winds, the Eiffel Tower sways upto 15 cms (6 inches) at its summit.

How far can I see from the top of the Eiffel Tower?

In clear weather (which is very seldom seen today) you can see approximately 42 miles from the top of the Eiffel Tower.

 

Eiffel Tower facts and history

The history of the Eiffel Tower is very interesting – to read more about  it and other facinating tidbits about the Tower, please visit the other pages by clicking the links and clicking the photos:

Facts about the Eiffel Tower Intro | Facts page 1 | Facts page 2 | Facts page 3 | Facts page 4

The history  of the Eiffel Tower is fascinating and well worth reading The history  of the Eiffel Tower is so interesting - I hope you enjoy these photos For facts  about the Eiffel Tower please visit  this page Got  questions about the history of the Eiffel Tower - here are answers

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