The Eiffel Tower

History & Secrets

100

In what year was the Eiffel Tower completed?

1889

200

Who built a hidden apartment inside the tower?

Gustave Eiffel

300

During World War I, what role did the Eiffel Tower play for the French military?

sending radio/telegraph messages and intercepting enemy messages

Fun Facts & Daredevils

100

How many light bulbs illuminate the Eiffel Tower every night?

20,000

200

How many stairs does the Eiffel Tower have

1,665

300

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

Basic Facts

100

What nickname is the Eiffel Tower also known by?

the Iron Lady

200

How many viewing platforms does the tower have?

three

300

How many times has the Eiffel Tower been repainted in its history?

Every seven years (several times)