The Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris, the capital of France. Millions of tourists visit this century-old tower every year.
An unusual event took place in this tower the other day. The height of the tower has increased by 20 feet. The reason for this change is the installation of a new digital radio antenna at the top. The height of the tower is now 330 meters.
Engineers install a new digital audio antenna on March 15 with the help of a helicopter. Instantly the height of the tower increased. Many tourists witnessed this historic moment.
There was also a live broadcast of it. Within ten minutes the workers had placed the antenna on top of it.
Jean-Franois Martins, president of the Eiffel Tower Company, said that this scientific advancement was very important for the tower. ‘This is a historic moment. The height of the Eiffel Tower has increased. This is not so common. The Eiffel Tower has been a partner in all radio technology since the invention of radio in the early twentieth century, ”added Martins.
The tower was built by Gustave Eiffel, a famous 19th century architect. It was inaugurated on March 31, 1889. At that time, it was 1024 feet (312.27 m) high, including the flag that was hoisted above it. The Eiffel Tower was the tallest man-made structure in the world until 1931.
When the antenna for radio transmission was installed in 1991, the height was 317.96 meters. In 2000, the height was 324 meters.
Built of iron lattice, the tower is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world today. In addition, the tower has been used for a variety of broadcasts for over a century. Several old antennas in the tower were recently replaced.
