Eiffel Tower Facts for Kids

The video provides five fascinating facts about the Eiffel Tower. It was built for the World's Fair to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. Despite initial criticism, including from Guy de Maupassant, who dined at its base to avoid seeing it, the tower became iconic. Originally painted yellow, it now features five shades of brown to maintain a consistent appearance. Once the tallest building globally, it stands at 1,083 feet today. Constructed in just over two years, it required over 2 million rivets, showcasing remarkable engineering.

What was the original purpose of building the Eiffel Tower?

Who was a vocal critic of the Eiffel Tower and how did he avoid seeing it?

What color was the Eiffel Tower painted in preparation for the World's Fair?

What was the height of the Eiffel Tower when it was first built?

How many rivets were used to hold the Eiffel Tower together?