Gustave Eiffel was a French engineer born in Dijon, France. He completed his study in 1855. He was interested in construction at very early age of his life. He specialised his career in metal construction mostly in bridges. After moving away from bridge construction he created an interest towards a project which is today the best example of his art-Eiffel Tower. He started in 1887 and finished in 1889. He had constructed this iron structure for 1889 World’s fair.
Problems
Which Gustave faced during his Project
France
and specifically Paris is known for its beauty and it is the 2nd most
important city after Milan in the scene of Fashion which can be visit
during Europe tour packges. So when this tower was on the way of
construction people of the city were totally against him. Since this
monument is exactly in the centre of the city, according to the
government it was spoiling the beauty of the city. When Gustave When Gustave
reached on the construction of 2nd floor government
planned to demolish the monument. He was so much passionate about his
works that he actually started living there at the monument and said
that now if you wish to demolish the monument you have to first pass
through me. So this is the pure example of his passion for his work.
For the people it was just a messy iron structure which was affecting
the beauty of the city.
Eiffel
Tower Today
Since
1980’s this tower has been regularly renovated, restored and
adapted for public. It is basically 3 Floor tower. Each stage is
connected with lifts as well as stairs. The most important fact is
that Eiffel Tower today still is a private property not the
government owned monument. So still it belongs to Gustave Eiffel
Family. And this tower must be included in Europe tour packages
during your visit to Paris.
1st
Floor
New
attraction at 1st floor is its transparent glass floor
which gives the view of 57 m from ground. On 1st floor
there are restaurants, cafes and even you can get the wide range of
souvenirs as well.
2nd
Floor:
On
2nd floor there are some restaurants, souvenir shops and
story window which tells the story of construction of Eiffel tower
and explain how the hydraulic lifts takes the visitors at the top of
the tower. And we can also see how the current lift works. It gives
stunning view from where you are able to understand the beautiful
layout of the city.
3rd
Floor:
1st
and 2nd floor are having an option of spiral stairs to climb the
floor but 3rd floor is the floor where you can reach by only
spectacular glass lift.after reaching at the height of 180 metre of
the top of tower you will be rewarded with the stunning view of Paris
and its seine river from top. At the top there is Gustave Eiffel’s
office which is restored in its original position.
Tour
of Eiffel Tower in Europe Packages:
The
ticket offices are located at the pillar of the tower. You just have
to find the right queue because there are queues to buy the ticket
for lifts and also who wish to climb the stairs. Every evening in the
interval of 3 minutes whole tower is been illuminated with wonderful
lights. So you can plan your visit in the evening as well to enjoy
the beauty of the tower with illumination tour.
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