Watch: Eiffel Tower celebrates 130th anniversary with laser show

Seven million tourists visit the Eiffel Tower each year
Seven million tourists visit the Eiffel Tower each year Copyright Reuters
By Euronews with Reuters
Share this articleComments
Share this articleClose Button
Copy/paste the article video embed link below:Copy to clipboardCopied

Rising 324 metres, the "Iron Lady" was designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Universal Exhibition.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Eiffel Tower celebrated 130 years since it opened to the public with a laser show on Wednesday, 15 May.

Rising 324 metres (1,063 feet) above the French capital, the "Iron Lady" was designed by Parisian engineer Gustave Eiffel and built for the 1889 Universal Exhibition.

The construction of the city's most enduring symbol took between 300 and 450 workers two years, two months and five days to complete.

Seven million tourists visit the Eiffel Tower each year, with a total of 300 million visitors from across the world since 1889.

Read more: The Eiffel Tower turns 130 years old

Video editor • Alexis Caraco

Share this articleComments

You might also like

Watch: Thrill-seekers take 90 kph zipline ride off the Eiffel Tower

French technology summit VivaTech boots up in Paris

Watch: Chanel stages first fashion show under new designer