6 world reproductions of the Eiffel Tower

Several reproductions of the Eiffel Tower, taken both in earnest and in jest, were inspired by the original outside of the French capital, Paris.

The original Eiffel Tower was designed and built between January 1887 and March 1889 by the company of Gustave Eiffel to be part of the 1889 World Exhibition to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution. The Lutting Observatory in New York, according to Gustave Eiffel, mainly inspired him to create this tower.

The broadcast and observation tower, made of wrought iron, 3024 meters high to its highest point, remained the tallest man-made structure until 1930. The tower has a square base with a side of 125 meters, three floors and 8 lifts. Despite criticism from artists and scholars from the past, the Eiffel Tower serves as an architectural inspiration for art prints around the world. The French Minister of Culture, André Malraux, declared the tower a historic monument in 1946.

The Eiffel Tower is a well-known tourist attraction and today one of the most visited monuments in the world.

6. Texas Eiffel Tower in Paris, USA

The Texas Eiffel Tower in the USA is a 20-meter high reproduction of the "symbol of Paris". Members of the local welders' association erected the Texas Eiffel Tower in 1993, dedicated to the original monument in Paris. The sparkling red cowboy hat was attached to the top in 1998, making it one of the most original in America.

The Texas Eiffel Tower and Tennessee Tower were built in one year and were in constant competition for the title of the highest replica. The Texas Eiffel Tower is considered one of the most important architectural structures and tourist attractions today. The cowboy hat at the top of the tower adds a special touch.

5. Tower at the Copenhagen Zoo, Denmark

The first thing that catches your eye upon entering Copenhagen Zoo is the tower. The wooden structure with a square base resembles the Eiffel Tower. Otto Arbo installed this structure in 1905 on Walby Hill. The Observation Tower at Copenhagen Zoo is 43.5 meters high and is the tallest wooden tower in the world and one of the most visible, making it a tourist attraction in Denmark.

From the observation deck, those who wish can enjoy an open view of the surroundings of Copenhagen and the territories of the zoo. You can get to this site by overcoming a series of flights of stairs.

4. Eiffel Tower in the Park "Window to the World", China

A breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower is open to visitors upon entering the Window on the World Theme Park. The giant who settled in the city of Shenzhen is a reproduction of it. The replica, installed in 1993, is one of the main attractions in the Window to the World theme park, which also houses replicas of famous buildings and other world landmarks.

A reproduction of the Eiffel Tower is adjacent to the pyramids and the Taj Mahal. The tower is made very similar to the original, except for the difference in height. The 108-meter structure stands out on the horizon, creating a unique sight in the area.

3. Hotel Parisian, Macau

The Parisian is a luxury hotel in Cotai, Macau. The hotel has one of the most important monuments in China - a replica of the Eiffel Tower. This half-scale reproduction is one of the newest in the world. The model imitates the original design and construction, using also modern technologies. For example, instead of wrought iron, steel was used for manufacturing. Given its location in an active natural area, the tower is designed to withstand the typhoons that are common in Macau.

The replica was unveiled in September 2016 and is one of the main attractions in Macau. The tower is equipped with additional details: gussets, gratings, lamps, staircases, mesh screens, curly cornices and balustrades. The tower has an observation deck from which tourists can enjoy the surroundings of the Cotai Strip.

2. Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas, USA

Just like other cities in America, Las Vegas has its own replica of the Eiffel Tower. The construction of this reproduction put an end to all the who is taller controversy between the towers in Tennessee and Texas. The Las Vegas Eiffel Tower, located on the Las Vegas Strip, is 165 meters high. Being near the airport placed a limit on the size of the tower, thus preventing it from reaching the size of the original.

The reproduction, presented to the public in 1999, is one of the most famous in the world. It is located on the territory of a themed resort and is surrounded by replicas of the Montgolfier brothers balloon, the Arc de Triomphe and the Des Meurs fountain. The Las Vegas Eiffel Tower is the main attraction within the Paris Las Vegas themed casino hotel.

1. Tokyo Tower, Japan

At 334 meters, the Tokyo Tower in Minato is the second tallest structure in Japan. Construction of the observation and communication tower began in 1957 and ended a year later. Painted in orange and white, the structure is restored every 5 years. The tower, being the main attraction, also provides an antenna for broadcasting in Japan. About 3 million visitors annually generate income for the owners of this grand structure, Nyon Denpato.

The tower has over 16 floors served by 4 lifts. Two observation decks are located on the floors: the main one at an altitude of 150 meters and a smaller one at an altitude of 250 meters. Directly below the tower is a four-story building, Foot Town, with a reception hall, an aquarium gallery and three lifts to the tower's main observation deck.