The Eiffel Tower was built in Paris, France between 1887-1889 as the entrance to the 1889 World's Fair. It was the tallest structure in the world at the time at 1,000 feet tall. Some key facts are that it only took 2 years and 46 days to build, it has withstood occupying forces during both World Wars, and now receives over 250 million visitors. It was originally intended to be dismantled after 20 years but has remained as an iconic symbol of Paris.

1. K.Hrushikesh Reddy
Akshay Hakay
Bienvenue a Paris

2. Introduction
•1889- celebrate
centennial of French
Revolution
•Tallest structure for 41
years(1000ft)
•Now second tallest in
France
•Entrance Arch for World’s
Fair
•Guess time to build it?
2yrs 46 days

3. World War
Battle of Marne- jammed
German radio
communication-1914
In 1940 German soldiers
hoisted Nazi flag but it was
blown away- Even French
towers want freedom??
In 1944, Hitler ordered its
destruction, but his General
disobeyed him—Effect of
Eiffel tower?

4. Science purpose
Radiant Energy at top of tower is more-
discovery of cosmic rays

5. Eiffel –The
Engineer
•Its artistic because it
is mathematical
•Guess the curve??
Exponential curve
•Designed to have
wind resistance
•Sways 6-7 cm in wind

6. Interesting
Facts
•Supposed to be
dismantled in 1909
•Stayed due to its
value in
communication
purpose
•Now an integral part
of France

7. Interesting
Facts
•Three levels in it
•Restaurants and
galleries in first and
second levels
•Laboratory of Eiffel
in third and—
guess??
•Champagne bar
•It is also known as
Iron lady-La Dame de
Fer

8. Interesting
Facts
•Its paint is light
at bottom and
gets darker as
we go up
•Over 250
million visitors

9. Louvre or Louvre museum i.e. Musée du Louvre

10. Introduction:-
French people are art loving.
Louvre was created in 12th
century (1190 CE) and has
been modified several times.
From fortress to seat of power
to royal palace to museum.
Location: which is along the
banks of the Seine River in
Paris,
The Musée du Louvre contains
more than 380,000 objects and
displays 35,000 works of art in
8 curatorial departments.

11. Egyptian Antiquities:
From the Nile civilizations which
date from 4,000 BC to the
4th century AD.
Holdings include
art, papyrus scrolls, mummies,
tools, clothing, jewellery, games,
musical instruments, and weapons

12. near Eastern Antiquities :
Near Eastern civilization and "first settlements", before the arrival of Islam. The
department is divided into three geographic areas: the Levant, Mesopotamia, and
Persia
How many legs ?

13. Greek Etruscan
and Roman:-
•ancient Italians, Greek and
Roman antiquities.
1. Venus de Milo(Aphrodite)
2. Nike of Samothrace (winged
victory)
• Jewellery, precious stones.

14. Islamic Art
It spans "thirteen centuries and three continents". These exhibits, comprising ceramics,
glass, metal ware, brass ware, wood, ivory, carpet, textiles, and miniatures, include
more than 5,000 works and 1,000 shards. It also contains the collection of poetry by
Persian poet Ferdowsi.

15. Sculpture
It contains sculptures that do not belong to the Greco-roman category of sculptures.
Famous Yombe sculptures (african people).

16. Painting:-
The High Renaissance collection includes Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, Virgin and Child with St. Anne, St.
John the Baptist, and Madonna of the Rocks. Caravaggio is represented by The Fortune Teller and Death of
the Virgin.

17. Decorative Arts:
Among the budding collection's most prized works were pietre dure vases and bronzes. The
Durand collection's added "ceramics, enamels, and stained glass", and 800 pieces were given by
Pierre Révoil. The onset of Romanticism rekindled interest Renaissance and Medieval artwork.

18. Bienvenue chateau de versailles

19. Interesting Facts
Historical: Louis XIV.
Centre of Polity, War, Grandeur, Power, Aristocracy, Economic Profligacy.
American and French revolution.
World war.
Political. New Head of Government
Constitutional Amendment.
Urban Centre
Art ,architecture: Baroque architecture
Architect: Louis le Vau and Interior designer: Charles le Brun
curvatures, columns, fabric, plaster, sculptures, marble ‘Louis XIV style’
Sculptures and mythology.
700 rooms and also a museum of French history
Cost: even now we are not able to estimate the cost that has been incurred.
Garden: water fountains, canals, statues within depict The statues illustrate the classic
quaternities of the Four Humors, the Four Parts of the Day, the Four Parts of the World, The Four
Forms of Poetry, the Four Elements and the Four Seasons. Four additional sculptures depict
abductions from classical mythology.

20. Central Courtyard

21. Hall of Mirrors

22. Hall of Mirrors

23. Unification of Germany -Proclamation

24. Guess what is happening

25. Kings Grand Apartment

26. Kings Grand Apartment

27. Kings Grand Apartment

28. Want to Sleep?

29. What time is it?

30. Marie Antionette private room

31. Guess the hidden door?

32. Royal Chapel

33. Royal Chapel

34. Royal Chapel

35. What is it?

36. Museum of French History

37. This is how it looks at night

38. Famous Fountain and Garden Grandeur..!!

39. Do you wish to visit it or stay in it?

40. Merci