Eiffel Tower Day

Eiffel Tower Day is an annual holiday dedicated to the most iconic landmark of France. It is celebrated on March 31. Every tourist who visits the country cannot miss the opportunity to take a photo in front of the Eiffel Tower. This colossal structure has been embedded in the culture of the country for over a century.

History

The history of Eiffel Tower Day dates back to March 31, 1889, when the Eiffel Tower was officially inaugurated. On this day, the French flag was hoisted at the summit. The tower was designed by the talented engineer Gustave Eiffel.

Initially, Gustave Eiffel was asked to design a temporary structure that would serve as a kind of entrance arch to the World’s Fair held in the French capital in 1889. The exhibition itself was timed to coincide with the centennial of the Great French Revolution. A patent for the construction of the tower was obtained on September 18, 1884.

In addition to its initial temporary purpose, the tower was later used as a radio tower. There were even plans to dismantle it, but the decision was made to keep it to maintain the quality of the radio signal. Over time, the Eiffel Tower has become a national treasure, cherished by both locals and tourists from around the world.

Interesting facts

• The height of the tower is 324 meters. Experts note a seasonal increase in the height of the structure (about 15 cm) due to the metal expanding in high temperatures during the summer. The original height was 300 meters and 65 cm, but it increased due to the installation of a new antenna in 2010.
• The entire tower consists of more than 10,000 metal elements, held together by approximately 2.5 million rivets.
• To prevent rusting, the tower is repainted every seven years. The authorities spend about 4 million euros on this maintenance.

How to celebrate

Learn more about the Eiffel Tower. If you have the opportunity, consider visiting France on this day to experience the splendor of this architectural masterpiece!

Spread the word on social media. Ask users about their first visit to Paris and their experience of seeing the Eiffel Tower in person.

When is Eiffel Tower Day in 2025?

Eiffel Tower Day is observed on March 31 each year.

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