Eiffel Tower - Paris, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildwoodke
N 48° 51.552 E 002° 17.636
31U E 448211 N 5412044
This Russian stamp depicts two of the most famous landmarks in France, the Eiffel Tower is on of the two that are located in Paris, France.
Waymark Code: WMD064
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 11/01/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
Views: 138

"The Eiffel Tower (French: La Tour Eiffel, nickname La dame de fer, the iron lady) is a puddle iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. Built in 1889, it has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest building in Paris[10] and the most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair.

The tower stands 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building. During its construction, the Eiffel Tower surpassed the Washington Monument to assume the title of the tallest man-made structure in the world, a title it held for 41 years, until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in 1930. However, due to the addition, in 1957, of the antenna atop the Eiffel Tower, it is now taller than the Chrysler Building. Not including broadcast antennas, it is the second-tallest structure in France, after the Millau Viaduct.

The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend, by stairs or lift, to the first and second levels. The walk from ground level to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is accessible only by elevator. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants."

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Stamp Issuing Country: Union of Soviet Socialist Republic

Date of Issue: 1968

Denomination: 4 K

Color: Grey and Purple

Stamp Type: Single Stamp

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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