The Eiffel Tower. Built by Gustave Eiffel & Cie between 1887 and 1889.
Composition: 18,038 pieces, 2,500,000 rivets
Weight of the metal structure: 7,300 tons
Total weight: 10,100 tons
Height: 324m (height with flagpole)
| Location | Paris (France) | Subject | Building, Industrialization, Landmark |
| Picture name | 27_paris_Scan381.jpg | Picture size | 364x546 pixel, 20,645 bytes |
| Date | Saturday, October 25, 1997 |
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