effiel tower
the person who built the tower gave it his name.
Who was Gustave Eiffel?
Why does the Leaning Tower of Pisa lean?
it was built on soft, unstable alluvial soil
Who was the principal architect behind the Sagrada Familia's unique design, and what happened to him?
Antoni Gaudí died in 1926 after being struck by a tram.
The tower was built as the centerpiece and entrance arch for this major 1889 event in Paris
What was the World's Fair
What was the original purpose of the tower?
freestanding bell tower
When is the main structure of the Sagrada Familia expected to be completed?
2026 but the stairs in 2030
The tower was constructed from this type of metal, not steel.
What is iron?
When did construction on the tower begin and how long did it take to complete?
August 1173. and it took two hundred years to finish.
How many grand façades does the basilica have, and what major events in the life of Jesus do they represent?
Nativity Façade, Passion Façade, Glory Façade
The tower was originally intended to be a temporary structure and set for demolition after this many years.
What is 20 years?
What specific engineering efforts were implemented to prevent the tower from falling over?
underexcavation
How many towers in total will the Sagrada Familia have upon completion, and what do the tallest ones symbolize?
2 Apostles 4 Evangelists 1 Virgin Mary