History & Secrets
In what year was the Eiffel Tower completed?
1889
How many light bulbs illuminate the Eiffel Tower every night?
20,000
What nickname is the Eiffel Tower also known by?
the Iron Lady
Who built a hidden apartment inside the tower?
Gustave Eiffel
How many stairs does the Eiffel Tower have
1,665
How many viewing platforms does the tower have?
three
During World War I, what role did the Eiffel Tower play for the French military?
sending radio/telegraph messages and intercepting enemy messages
Name one daring stunt performed at the tower
walking up 704 steps on stilts / trapeze artists swinging 400 feet up / roller-skating down a 90-foot ramp
How many times has the Eiffel Tower been repainted in its history?
Every seven years (several times)