Paris, Eiffel Tower, view from Le Palais d'Iéna
Paris - one of the world's most iconic cities and home to some of the world's most famous landmarks
France is one of Europe's largest and most influential countries, both geographically and culturally. It is located in Western Europe and borders several countries, including Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain. Its capital is Paris. Paris - one of the world's most iconic and visited cities. Paris is home to some of the world's most famous landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe. The city is also a center for fashion, gastronomy and literature. The charming boulevards, cozy cafes, art galleries and historic buildings make Paris a city that attracts both romantics and adventurers.
Eiffel Tower - located on the Seine River in Paris, it was built between 1887 and 1889 for the Exposition Universelle. The Eiffel Tower was designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel and consists of approximately 7,300 tons of iron. The tower is 330 meters high (including the antenna) and was for a long time the tallest building in the world. It has three visitor floors and is reached via elevator or 1,665 steps. Initially criticized for its design, it soon became a beloved symbol of Paris and France. The Eiffel Tower has also been used for radio communication and is illuminated every evening with 20,000 lights. It takes about seven years to repaint the entire tower, which is done regularly to protect it from rust.
The webcam is located at the Palais d'Iéna - an impressive building located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, near the Trocadéro and the Seine River. It was designed by the famous French architect Auguste Perret and built between 1937 and 1946. The building is a prominent example of modernist architecture and is particularly notable for its use of reinforced concrete, a material pioneered by Perret. The Palais d'Iéna was originally built as the Musée des Travaux Publics (Museum of Public Works), but was never officially opened as a museum. After World War II, the building took on a new role. Since 1959, it has been the headquarters of France's Economic, Social and Environmental Council (Conseil économique, social et environnemental, CESE), an advisory body to the government.
The webcam is presented by CESE.
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