Where2Go by MakeMyTrip • 27 May 2025

Interesting Facts About Eiffel Tower You Didn't Know

The Man Behind the Marvel

This spectacular building was made for the 1889 World's Fair in Paris by Gustave Eiffel and was named after him! He also had a small apartment near the top of the tower!

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A Sum of The Parts

There are 18,000 metallic parts that make up this grand tower. There are 1,665 steps to the top. With each part adding up, this is one of the world's tallest structures.

The Light and Shine

The Eiffel Tower illuminates Paris as the city of lights. With 20,000 light bulbs that get lit after dark, the tower shines beautifully. Catch the view of the tower at night!

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The Surrounding Floral Beauty

During spring, the Eiffel Tower is surrounded by daffodils, irises, tulips and more floral species. The 2,000 hectares of garden is the perfect picnic spot.

A Little Bit of a History

After the Germans occupied France in World War II, Hitler asked to destroy the Eiffel Tower. But luckily, the General refused to do so, which saved this masterpiece.

The Eiffel Tower Moves

This enormous structure sways during wind storms. Not only that, but the iron expands during heat in summer, making it grow taller or leaner, and giving it a moving effect.

Maintenance

This structure retains its beauty because 50 special painters maintain it, painting it every 7 years in the traditional way. It takes about 1.5 to 3 years to complete this process.

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