130 years

Photo of intermediary level to the top

What were the elevators like in the Eiffel Tower’s early days

Hosting the general public at an altitude of over 300 meters means that the Eiffel Tower must have sophisticated elevators that are both fast and safe. In 1889, its 5 elevators were the tallest and most sophisticated in the world. By Bertrand Lemoine.

130 years

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