The ____ Tower is located in Paris, France. It was constructed between 1887 and 1889 to be the entranceway to the 1889 World’s Fair and to celebrate the 100th ____ of the French ____. The tower was opened to visitors on May 6, 1889. Gustave Eiffel’s design was chosen ____ from among 700 that were submitted to the World’s Fair design competition. However, many Parisians, especially artists, did not like his design and ____ the tower’s construction. They thought it would be an eyesore, but once it was built, most Parisians soon loved the tower. The tower is made of iron and weighs over 7,000 tons. It features open ____ supports, an unusual design at the time. Many of the scientific principles used in its design and construction are still used to construct modern ____. Over 40 tons of paint are applied to the tower every seven years to keep it from rusting. The Eiffel Tower is over 1,000 feet (about 305 meters) tall, from the ground to the tip of the antenna at its top, and has a ____ with 1,665 steps. There are also ____ to take visitors to the top platform where there is a panoramic view of Paris. The original elevators, now computerized, are still in use. Originally, the Eiffel Tower was to remain in ____ for just 20 years, but its antenna saved it from being demolished in 1909. Telegraph companies were using it at the time, and since then, it has become part of France’s ____ system, including its radio and television services. The Eiffel Tower has also become a ____ of Paris. It is the most recognized monument in ____, and many people think it is an architectural masterpiece. Over 200 million people have visited it since May of 1889. In 2000, a new ____ system was installed, and a nightly light show has added to its appeal for both Parisians and tourists.

The Eiffel Tower

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