Eiffel Tower in October 2007.When the tower was completed in 1889, it became the tallest structure in the world - who retained the title until 1930 when the Chrysler Building in New York City (319 meters - 1,047 feet) is completed. The tower is now the fifth-tallest in France and the highest in Paris, with the second highest structure Tour Montparnasse (210 m - 689 ft), although it will be surpassed by Tour AXA (225.11 m - 738.36 ft). Eiffel Tower from the surrounding area.
The metal structure of the Eiffel Tower weighs 7,300 tonnes while the entire structure including non-metal components is approximately 10,000 tonnes. Depending on the temperature, the spire can be away from the sun 18 cm (7 inches) due to expansion of iron on the part facing the sun. The tower is also swinging 6-7 cm (2-3 inches) in the windy atmosphere. [3] As a demonstration of the economy of design, if the 7300 tonnes of the metal structure were melted down it would fill the 125 meter square with a depth of 6 cm (2.36 inches), which mean density of 7.8 tonnes of iron per cubic meter. The tower has a mass less than the mass of air in the cylinder with the same dimensions, 324 meters high and 88.3 radius. 10,100 tons of heavy tower compared to 10 265 tons of air.
The first and second levels are accessible by stairs and elevator. A ticket booth at the south tower base sells tickets to access the stairs which begin at that location. At the first platform the stairs continue up from the east tower and the third level summit is only accessible by lift. From the first or second platform the stairs are open to everyone up and down depending on if they have purchased a lift ticket or stair ticket. Number 9 steps to the ticket booth at the base, 328 steps to the first level, 340 steps to the second level and 18 steps to the lift platform on the second level. When exiting the lift at the third level there are 15 stairs up to the upper observation platform. Number of steps printed periodically on the side of the stairs to give an indication up. Most of the ascent to the scene directly beneath and around the tower although some short stairs closed.
Treatment consists of a procurement tower 50 to 60 tonnes of paint every seven years to keep it from rusting. To maintain a uniform appearance to an observer on the ground, three different colors used on the tower, with the darkest on the bottom and the lightest at the top. Paint color changed; tower is painted beige. On the first level there are interactive consoles that tells color on the next painting. Architect of the Eiffel Tower are Emile Nouguier, Maurice Koechlin and Stephen Sauvestre.
House of Bourbon, Paris
In addition to the Eiffel Tower, it was in France there are also other expensive tourist spot, it is the House of Bourbon. At a cost of U.S. $ 300 to U.S. $ 1,800 per hour, you can spend the night and enjoy a vacation at the House of Bourbon. The package price includes the cost of stay, the Ritz ensembles, as well as ordering food in Paris swankiest joint. Actually, this place is a luxury hotel that has the history and the concept of the French empire building era of Louis XIV.
Miami's Evian Bath
In addition to a vacation in Paris, a luxury other attractions are in Miami, the United States, it is the Evian Bath. The bathhouse provides a package of U.S. $ 1,100, inclusive of the cost of lodging at the Hotel Victor, body care costs and the cost of eating delicious a la "seven sins of chocolate". So, this place is very suitable for those of you who love your body. Pamper your body at the world's most expensive bath.
Heli-skiing, Canada
In Canada there are mountains of snow British Columbia. Here you can adrenaline rush by leaping from the helicopter, then slid on the snow mountains to go ice skating, but before heading to this place, make sure you can go ice skating and hold it with the air temperature is cold. At a cost of U.S. $ 21,000, you can ski for a week and to travel in Canada, such as Selkirk, Kootenay and Moonachie, other than that on the fourth day you can be another form of services and spa body treatments at Halcyon Hot Springs Village and Spa.
Antarctica Zoo
Not like a zoo in Indonesia, a zoo in Antarctica is composed of white or desert area often called White Desert. The tour package costs U.S. $ 30,000 per person. For ten days tour package is accompanied by an attraction that will be displayed in the White Desert, such as penguins gathering snow, ice skating and ice mountaineering. This long journey you will be guided by the company's British encampment Explorer Patrick Wood head start from Cape Town.
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