THE EIFFEL TOWER Eiffel & Company completed the Eiffel Tower on March 31‚ 1889 for the Universal Exposition in Paris celebrating the centennial of the French Revolution. The project included 50 engineers and designers (who produced 5‚300 blueprints)‚ 100 ironworkers (who produced 18‚038 individual pieces for assembly) and 121 construction workers (who used 2.5 million rivets). The Eiffel Tower took two years‚ two months and five days to complete. In addition to contractor Gustave Eiffel‚ the
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The Eiffel Tower (French: La Tour Eiffel‚ [tuʁ ɛfɛl]) is an iron[10] lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris‚ named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel‚ whose company designed and built the tower. Erected in 1889 as the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair‚ it has become both a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest structure in Paris[11] and the most-visited paid monument in the world; 7.1 million people ascended
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sidewalk cafes lie throughout the city. This beautiful city is also the fashion capital of the world. Paris is a fantastic city that holds the key to your heart! This exciting city has many wonderful sights. One of the most well known sights is the Eiffel Tower. From the top of this magnificent structure it is possible to see all across the lovely city. On the Champs-Elysees you can see the Arc de Triumph which soldiers were buried beneath a war. The most popular museum in France‚ and perhaps the world
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I slowly lay back in the grass. The sight in front of me is too much to take in while standing. The wetness of the grass sends a chill running down my spine and along my arms. My sweatshirt cannot warm me from this chill tonight. It is the infamous chill that one receives when something really touches them. When you hear a story and it makes you happy or sad or when someone tells you that they love you. It is a meaningful chill‚ one you will never forget. All of the lights begin to dim and the
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Srinivasa Ramanujan | BIO-DATA | Born | (1887-12-22)22 December 1887 Erode‚ Madras Presidency | Died | 26 April 1920(1920-04-26) (aged 32) Chetput‚ Madras‚ Madras Presidency | Residence | Kumbakonam | Nationality | Indian | Fields | Mathematics | Alma mater | Government Arts College Pachaiyappa’s College | Academic advisors | G. H. Hardy J. E. Littlewood | Known for | Landau–Ramanujan constant Mock theta
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Homage to the Symbolism of the Eiffel Tower through Color French writer Guy de Maupassant would eat lunch at the Eiffel Tower’s restaurant out of pure necessity‚ because as he often remarked‚ “it’s the only place in Paris where I don’t have to see [the Eiffel Tower]” (Barthes 3). Wherever you are in Paris‚ whatever the weather‚ the Tower is always there; the only spot in Paris blind to the Tower is the Tower itself. The Eiffel Tower is constantly seeing all of Paris‚ and in return‚ being seen by
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Aisha Abdullah Eiffel Tower Introduction Have you ever wanted to travel the world and see the most significant structures that our world has to offer? Since the beginning of time‚ man hasn’t stopped looking for ways on developing the human’s passion to create the most innovative and revolutionary masterpieces of all time. There are a lot of places to visit that will surely make one’s trip worthwhile. One of the utmost places to plan a trip to is the city of romance‚ Paris. There are many beautiful
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River. The setting was perfect; I sat on the pavement taking in all the sights and wonders of Paris. All along the river were up and coming artists displaying their works‚ hackling with potential buyers. Stalls; selling T. shirts and miniature Eiffel towers. On every corner is a family bakery with the most interesting and delicious pastries. I confess that I tasted as much as I could in one day. After a stroll along the river‚ I caught a taxi to the famous art museum known as the Louvre. I had
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– Art 207 1. The Eiffel Tower was designed and built for the 1889 International Exhibit of Paris. Gustave Eiffel‚ was confident that his design would prove the French were serious engineers‚ not simply the “cultured” people. The tower was originally meant to stand for 20 years and then be disassembled and removed‚ which is why the pieces were bolted together upon assembly. The primary reason the Tower withstood the public cry to be removed is that it served as a radio tower and its height‚ 984
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FRANCE Question 1: For my personal education project I am going to research and plan a trip to France‚ as I have always wanted to see the Eiffel tower. I have decided I am going to visit France on the 9th July until the 17th‚ which gives me 7-8 days to explore France. Question 2: a) A map of France: URL: https://www.google.com.au/search?q=a+map+of+france&espv=210&es_sm=122&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=sqBtUvjcNYbmrAeEq4DoBw&ved=0CC0QsAQ&biw=1517&bih=714&dpr=1#facrc=_&i
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