PARIS, FRANCE: The Eiffel Tower, standing tall at 1,083 feet (330 m), continues to enchant visitors with its monumental height. This Parisian icon is not only a landmark but also a marvel of construction technology in the annals of architectural history.

The Eiffel Tower, a wrought-iron lattice structure situated in Paris’s Champ de Mars, was named after Gustave Eiffel, the engineer whose firm was responsible for its design and construction.

The tower stands at a height of 984 ft (300 m), with its base adding another 17 ft (5 m). With the inclusion of a television antenna on top, the total height of the tower reaches 330 meters.

The towering stature of the Eiffel Tower has cemented its status as a timeless emblem of France and a standout element of the Parisian skyline.

Its majestic presence and the sweeping vistas of Paris it provides from its observation decks continue to draw in millions of awe-struck tourists annually.

Is Burj Khalifa taller than the Eiffel Tower?

Standing tall at 2,716 ft 6 in (828 m), the Burj Khalifa is more than double the height of the Empire State Building and nearly triple in height when compared to the Eiffel Tower.

The Burj Khalifa also received validation for a host of other impressive feats in its journey to being recognized as the world's tallest building by Guinness World Records.

Among these is the world's tallest elevator in a building, reaching 1,654 ft (504 m), the building with the most floors (163), and the highest restaurant from ground level, situated at 1,447 ft 10 in (441.3 m).

Which is the 2nd tallest building in the world?

Merdeka 118 previously known as Menara Warisan Merdeka is a towering skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with 118 floors.

Standing at a height of 2,227 ft (678.9 m), it is the world’s second tallest building and structure, surpassed only by the Burj Khalifa at 2,717 ft (828 m).

The name 'Merdeka', which translates to 'independence' in Malay, is derived from its close proximity to Stadium Merdeka, BH online.

The completion of the building's spire in October 2021 marked its final above-ground height of 2,227 ft (678.9 m) and an elevation of 2,300 ft (700.9 m) above sea level.

What was the tallest building in the world from 1889 to 1930?

From 1889 to 1930, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, held the distinction of being the world’s tallest building.

This record was surpassed with the completion of the Chrysler Building in New York City, USA, as per History.

How tall is the Eiffel Tower compared to the Arch?

The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, stands at a height of (330 m). On the other hand, the Gateway Arch in St Louis, Missouri, is 630 ft (192 m) tall. Therefore, the Eiffel Tower is significantly taller than the Gateway Arch, as per stlouis-mo.gov.

Height comparison between Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is significantly taller than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, which stands at a height of 49.5 m. If you compare their heights directly, the Eiffel Tower is approximately 6.67 times taller than the Arc de Triomphe.

The monument held the record for being the tallest triumphal arch until the Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City, standing at 220 ft (67 m) high, was completed in 1938.