The Eiffel Tower

1. The Eiffel Tower-or as the French call it, La Tour Eiffel-is one of the world&most recognizable landmarks. 2.Built by Gustave Eiffel, The Eiffel Tower is made almost entirely of open-lattice wrought iron. 3. The tower was designed as the centerpiece of the 1889 world&fair in Paris. 4. It is possible to climb to the top, but, there are 1,665 steps. Most people take the lift. 5. Today the tower welcomes almost 7 million people a year, making it the most visited paid-for monument in the world. 6. Its construction took two years, two months, and five days - 180 years fewer than Paris&other great attraction, Notre Dame. 7. Repainting the tower, which happens every seven years, requires 60 tonnes of paint. 8. There are a number of other replicas around the world, including one in Las Vegas and one at the Window of the World theme nark in Chonzher China. 9. Ever wanted to build your own Eiffel Tower? There&a LEGO set for that- number 10181 (it contains 3,428 bricks). 10. One...