There are around 30 replicas of the Eiffel Tower worldwide, with some of the largest found in China, including the Dragon Tower at 1,102 feet. Other replicas include the Tokyo Tower in Japan and one at the Paris Las Vegas hotel. A replica Paris neighborhood in Hangzhou, China has an estimated 5,000 residents. The original […]
Tianducheng, a Chinese suburb built during the country’s real estate boom, features a French-inspired development with a replica of the Eiffel Tower. However, the area is now becoming a ghost town as the real estate frenzy has passed. Despite this, the “duplicate” cities are still used for engagement and wedding photos. Tianducheng, a suburb of […]
In summer, the Eiffel Tower can grow up to 6.75cm due to thermal expansion. It was originally planned for Barcelona and has had over 200 million visitors since its construction. It was the tallest building in the world until 1930. During the summer months, the Eiffel Tower gets a little taller. Thermal expansion generated by […]
The Eiffel Tower was designed by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition Universelle and was originally intended to stand for only 20 years. Today, it is protected by European copyright law, and people cannot sell or publish night photographs of the illuminated tower without official permission. The tower itself is in the public domain, but […]
The Eiffel Tower was once criticized by Parisians but is now a symbol of French pride and the most visited city destination in the world. It was designed by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, who also built the Maria Pia Bridge, Garabit Viaduct, and Statue of Liberty. The tower was completed in 1889 and was the tallest […]
