{"id":13051,"date":"2020-02-17T16:30:04","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T15:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/?p=13051"},"modified":"2021-01-14T15:40:16","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T14:40:16","slug":"a-brief-history-of-the-eiffel-tower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/a-brief-history-of-the-eiffel-tower\/","title":{"rendered":"A brief history of the Eiffel Tower"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>A brief history of the Eiffel Tower<\/h2><div id=\"disco-1161760810\" class=\"disco-social-pug-2019 disco-entity-placement\"><p><div  class=\"dpsp-shortcode-wrapper dpsp-shape-rounded dpsp-size-medium dpsp-column-auto dpsp-has-spacing dpsp-has-buttons-count dpsp-show-on-mobile dpsp-button-style-6\"><ul class=\"dpsp-networks-btns-wrapper dpsp-networks-btns-share dpsp-networks-btns-content dpsp-column-auto \" style=\"padding:0;margin:0;list-style-type:none\">\n<li class=\"dpsp-network-list-item dpsp-network-list-item-facebook\" style=\"float:left\">\n\t<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.discoverwalks.com%2Fblog%2Fa-brief-history-of-the-eiffel-tower%2F&#038;t=A%20brief%20history%20of%20the%20Eiffel%20Tower\" class=\"dpsp-network-btn dpsp-facebook dpsp-has-count dpsp-first dpsp-has-label\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" style=\"font-size:14px;padding:0rem;max-height:40px\" >\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon \">\n\t\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon-inner\" ><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 32\"><path d=\"M17.12 0.224v4.704h-2.784q-1.536 0-2.080 0.64t-0.544 1.92v3.392h5.248l-0.704 5.28h-4.544v13.568h-5.472v-13.568h-4.544v-5.28h4.544v-3.904q0-3.328 1.856-5.152t4.96-1.824q2.624 0 4.064 0.224z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-label\">Share<\/span><span class=\"dpsp-network-count\">379<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"dpsp-network-list-item dpsp-network-list-item-pinterest\" style=\"float:left\">\n\t<button rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.discoverwalks.com%2Fblog%2Fa-brief-history-of-the-eiffel-tower%2F&#038;media=&#038;description=A%20brief%20history%20of%20the%20Eiffel%20Tower\" class=\"dpsp-network-btn dpsp-pinterest dpsp-has-count dpsp-last dpsp-has-label\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Save to Pinterest\" title=\"Save to Pinterest\" style=\"font-size:14px;padding:0rem;max-height:40px\" >\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon \">\n\t\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon-inner\" ><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 23 32\"><path d=\"M0 10.656q0-1.92 0.672-3.616t1.856-2.976 2.72-2.208 3.296-1.408 3.616-0.448q2.816 0 5.248 1.184t3.936 3.456 1.504 5.12q0 1.728-0.32 3.36t-1.088 3.168-1.792 2.656-2.56 1.856-3.392 0.672q-1.216 0-2.4-0.576t-1.728-1.568q-0.16 0.704-0.48 2.016t-0.448 1.696-0.352 1.28-0.48 1.248-0.544 1.12-0.832 1.408-1.12 1.536l-0.224 0.096-0.16-0.192q-0.288-2.816-0.288-3.36 0-1.632 0.384-3.68t1.184-5.152 0.928-3.616q-0.576-1.152-0.576-3.008 0-1.504 0.928-2.784t2.368-1.312q1.088 0 1.696 0.736t0.608 1.824q0 1.184-0.768 3.392t-0.8 3.36q0 1.12 0.8 1.856t1.952 0.736q0.992 0 1.824-0.448t1.408-1.216 0.992-1.696 0.672-1.952 0.352-1.984 0.128-1.792q0-3.072-1.952-4.8t-5.12-1.728q-3.552 0-5.952 2.304t-2.4 5.856q0 0.8 0.224 1.536t0.48 1.152 0.48 0.832 0.224 0.544q0 0.48-0.256 1.28t-0.672 0.8q-0.032 0-0.288-0.032-0.928-0.288-1.632-0.992t-1.088-1.696-0.576-1.92-0.192-1.92z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-label\">Pin<\/span><span class=\"dpsp-network-count\">1<\/span><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In this article, I want to share <strong>a brief history of the Eiffel Tower<\/strong>. There are many articles about this iconic monument, which is why I&#8217;ve decided to write a small article to talk about its history! You will get to know the Iron Lady a little better, before actually meeting it!<\/p>\n<p>The <i><strong>Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/i> was erected in 1889. It is now the symbol of the city of Â鶹APP! Its history is very interesting. Its construction has caused a few worries to its creator, Gustave Eiffel. Its design was innovative and different from the architecture of the time, which is why it wasn&#8217;t even supposed to remain. It was a temporary construction that was to stay only twenty years. But its revolutionary architectural style changed its fate. Now, approximately 7 million visitors climb the Eiffel Tower every year! Now, you&#8217;re going to learn about when the Eiffel Tower was built and how long it took, who built the Eiffel Tower, why they built it, and if it was indeed as beloved back then as it is now. Read on and find out more about <strong>the brief history of the Eiffel Tower&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-1213827566\"><div class=\"\" style=\"text-align:center\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/recommends\/new-campaign-eiffel-tower\" target=\"blank\" class=\"buttongreen2022\" rel=\"noopener\">Book your Eiffel Tower Tickets Now<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>When was the Eiffel Tower built?<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14989\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/paul-dufour-175889-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"First Timers Â鶹APP 3 Days\" width=\"924\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/paul-dufour-175889-unsplash.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/paul-dufour-175889-unsplash-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/paul-dufour-175889-unsplash-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/paul-dufour-175889-unsplash-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/paul-dufour-175889-unsplash-816x550.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The construction time of the Eiffel Tower is actually quite impressive. The first digging work started on the&nbsp;January 28th 1887. On March 31st 1889, the Tower had been finished in record time. It only took a total of 2 years, 2 months and 5 days to construct! But who decided to place this giant object in the middle of the city? Keep reading to find out more.<\/p>\n<h4>Who built the Eiffel Tower?<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tour-eiffel.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do around the Eiffel tower\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tour-eiffel.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tour-eiffel-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The&nbsp;<i><strong>Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/i> was named after Gustave Eiffel, whose company was in charge of the project. Gustave Eiffel was not, however, the primary designer of the famous iron structure. Eiffel had the help of engineers that worked for him in the <i>Compagnie des \u00c9tablissements Eiffel<\/i> &#8211; Maurice Koechlin , \u00c9mile Nouguier, and &nbsp;architect&nbsp;<strong>Stephen Sauvestre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In recognition of the engineers, scientists and mathematicians who contributed to the construction of the tower, the names of these persons were engraved on the side of tower. 72 names, to be exact.<\/p>\n<h4>Why was the Eiffel Tower built ?<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13056\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower1.jpg\" alt=\"abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower1\" width=\"1507\" height=\"846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower1.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower1-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower1-610x342.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower1-816x458.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1507px) 100vw, 1507px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the time of the construction of the <i><strong>Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/i>, the architecture became industrial. The industry and the creativity were combined for the construction of the monument.<\/p>\n<p>The <i><strong>Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/i> was built in 1889 to celebrate the French Revolution&#8217;s centennial year during the <i>Exposition Universelle<\/i> at the <i><strong>Champs de Mars<\/strong><\/i>. The purpose was to show the other nations the power and the industrial abilities of France. The tower was constructed by the Seine and its rounded shape was used as the entry to the exhibition. The <i><strong>Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/i> was entrance to the <i>Exposition Universelle<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>The iron structure marked the beginning of a new form of architecture. In 1884, two important engineers that worked in the <i>Eiffel Enterprise<\/i>, which was founded by Gustave Eiffel, Maurice Koechlin and \u00c9mile Nouguier, started making plans for the 1889 <i>Exposition Universelle<\/i>. They proposed the project of a 300 meters tall tower. Then, Gustave Eiffel asked Stephen Sauvestre to redesign and refine the tower. Sauvestre added a few arcs and decorations. He beautified the project.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower2.jpg\" alt=\"abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower2\" width=\"1600\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower2.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower2-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower2-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower2-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower2-610x366.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower2-816x490.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The construction lasted for two years, two months and five days. This was a technical achievement. Each piece of the tower is designed and calculated with utmost accuracy. The steel industry was burgeoning and strongly influenced the choice of materials. Iron was produced in large quantities and its price was affordable, which allowed the construction of imposing structures, such as the <i><strong>Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/i>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-6829751\"><div class=\"\" style=\"text-align:center\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/recommends\/new-campaign-eiffel-tower\" target=\"blank\" class=\"buttongreen2022\" rel=\"noopener\">Book your Eiffel Tower Tickets Now<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Did the Â鶹APPians like the iron structure?<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13058\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower3.jpg\" alt=\"abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower3\" width=\"674\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower3.jpg 674w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower3-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower3-610x404.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Today, the Â鶹APPians are proud of the impressive <i><strong>Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/i>. It stands tall above the city and definitely became the most emblematic monument of the city! But when the construction was over, most Â鶹APPians hated it!<\/p>\n<p>In a letter signed by artists of reference, such as Guy de Maupassant, the critics were very harsh. They thought the iron structure outshone the classic and elegant city of Â鶹APP. Â鶹APPians talked about the <i><strong>Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/i> as &#8220;grid&#8221; and &#8220;factory chimney&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the criticisms, the <i><strong>Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/i> established itself as one of the highlights of the city.<\/p>\n<h4>Was the Eiffel Tower meant to be destroyed?<\/h4>\n<p>The Eiffel Tower was to be a temporary structure. Its sole purpose was for the <i>Exposition Universelle<\/i>. After the exhibition, it was to stay for twenty years and then be destroyed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13059\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower4.jpg\" alt=\"abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower4\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower4.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower4-610x458.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/abriefhistoryoftheeiffeltower4-816x612.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In 1897, the first broadcasts of radio began. So, the <i><strong>Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/i> became a strategic point for the city. It wasn&#8217;t a simple place to visit, it gained a strategic and military purpose. This is what convinced the city of Â鶹APP to keep the Eiffel Tower. During the first World War, the tower captured important telegrams, precious information was deciphered, and spies were exposed. Today, the tower contains 120 antennas. 32 radio stations and 40 TV channels broadcast from the top of the monument.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in the Eiffel Tower, read the following articles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/5-tips-every-tourist-should-know-before-visiting-the-eiffel-tower\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 tips every tourist should know before visiting the Eiffel Tower<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/top-5-fun-facts-about-the-eiffel-tower\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 5 fun facts about the Eiffel Tower<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-around-the-eiffel-tower\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Things to do around the Eiffel Tower<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The history of the <i><strong>Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/i> is quite amazing and unique. Its original purpose was to show the way to the <i>Exposition Universelle<\/i>, but it turned out to be the symbol of the city of Â鶹APP. One can say that the iron structure achieved many exploits and it definitely changed peoples&#8217; minds with its new architectual style. The <i><strong>Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/i> was a major role in the industrial revolution. It represented the evolution of a growing Europe. One of the most iconic parts of the Eiffel Tower these days is the view of it at night. Every hour after sundown, the tower sparkles for five minutes on the hour, and it&#8217;s truly a splendid site to see.<\/p>\n<p>And now that you know a little more about the <strong>history of the Eiffel Tower<\/strong>, I&#8217;m sure you will thoroughly enjoy visiting the tower! Don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us if you need further information about anything! I hope to see you soon in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/tour\/city\/paris-walking-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one of our tours<\/a> in Â鶹APP!<\/p>\n<p>With all your newfound knowledge on a brief history of the Eiffel Tower, check out one of our other articles on the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/top-5-fun-facts-about-the-eiffel-tower\/\"><strong> top 9 fun facts about the Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/a>! You&#8217;ll soon be an expert on all things &#8220;Tour-Eiffel&#8221;, and will have some impressive facts to impress people at dinner parties. Like, for example, did you know one woman married the Eiffel Tower because she was so in love with it? You heard that right. Also, they actually shot a music video at the top of the Eiffel Tower! Read more of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/top-5-fun-facts-about-the-eiffel-tower\/\">facts<\/a> and let us know which are your favorites!<\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-2441239856\"><div class=\"\" style=\"text-align:center\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/recommends\/new-campaign-eiffel-tower\" target=\"blank\" class=\"buttongreen2022\" rel=\"noopener\">Book your Eiffel Tower Tickets Now<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>*Updated by Arielle in February 2020<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"display: none;\">Some invisible text<\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-3392371608\" class=\"disco-amazon-box-2024 disco-entity-placement\"><div style=\"width: 100%; border: 2px solid lightgray; padding: 3% 6% 3% 3%; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Planning a trip to Â鶹APP ? 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