Eiffel Tower to be Painted for 60 Million Euros

in 1889 Gustave EiffelWhen the Eiffel Tower was built for the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, it was said that this giant structure would have a life of only 20 years. Over time, both the interest in the tower and its ability to serve technologies such as radio signals and broadcasts brought the Eiffel up to the present day.

This much iconic When it comes to a structure, its maintenance also creates very serious costs. French Government, 2024 He decided to renew the paint of the tower before the Olympic Games to be held in. If for this job 60 million euros It is stated that a serious budget has been allocated.

Eiffel Tower Makeup Paint

The Eiffel Tower, one of the most popular tourist attractions in France, 324 meters Although it rises majestically in the city with its height, the workers at the tower state that the new paint to be made is a make-up for the Olympics and the tower needs a solid maintenance. When Gustave Eiffel first built the tower, he stated that this structure had to be repainted every 7 years.

The tower, which will be repainted for the Olympics, has thus since been built 20th time will be painted. Although the average determined by Eiffel in terms of quantity has been met, the metal fatigue of the tower has increased considerably, according to Sete, which is responsible for the maintenance of the tower. Another paint company states that the paint processes are insufficient, and that the paint made without removing the old paint is will increase corrosion stated.

On the tower’s own website, the architect, engineer and historian Bertrand Lemoinethe tower, thanks to the regular painting process. that it can stand forever it states. The 60 million euro painting process to be done on the Eiffel Tower will not cover the entire tower, but will be applied to the worst-case spots. The tower was last painted with paints produced in Karabük.