Parthenon vs Tower Eiffel

1. Eiffel Tower
Presented by:
Aurora
Maikel
Nelly
Paulo
Silvia
The Parthenon

2. Similarities and Differences
Creation Parthenon Creation Torre de Eiffel
The Parthenon was built between 447 and 432
a.c
It was created for the Universal
Exhibition in Paris in 1889.
Above the Athenians began to build a building
that was burned by the Persians
Construction began in 1887 and ended in
1889
was the center of the complex of buildings that
formed the Acropolis
It was built for the International
exhibition of Paris
Its construction is one of the clearest examples of
knowledge in geometry by Greek mathematicians
and architects
250 workers worked

3. Location
Parthenon Torre de Effie
The Parthenon is Greek temple on the
Acropolis of Athens.
It was created for the Universal
Exhibition in Paris
Above the Athenians began to build a
building that was burned by the Persians

4. Characteristics
Parthenon Torre de Eiffel
The capital consists of necking, equine and
abacus, which project considerably.
The tower weighs about 7,300 tons
The frieze of the Doric metopes and
pediments inside is where the sculpture
develops.
períptero is surrounded by columns.
The ceiling of the highest room or cella,
located at the eastern end, contained a
huge statue criselefantina
Every five years are applied 50 tons of
paint to prevent corrosion of the material.
The color is painted the Tower is not
homogeneous
It has 2.5 million rivets.
Los cimientos tienen una profundidad
máxima de 30 metros.

5. Architecture
Parthenon Torre de Eiffel
The architects were Ictinus and
Calícrates
The tower design was created by
Gustave Eiffel
The construction cost the Athenian
Parthenon treasury 469 silver talents
Iron construction 300 meters high
Temple of Doric order with 8 columns
on the facade and 17 columns on the
flanks
The feet rest on a concrete foundation
installed meters below ground level on
a bed of compacted gravel

6. Architecture

7. Historic Meaning
Parthenon Torre Eiffel
represents the Athenian citizens approaching
the goddess Athena in the Panathenaic
procession processional parties
Represent the heyday of Greek civilization in
all its aspects.
Athens is rich and powerful
The statues of the pediments, depicting scenes
from the life of Athena, and the statue of
Athena Parthenos free in the cella
Depends on the fashions and tastes of each
era.
has become a global icon and unmistakable
symbol of the City of Light
Marked the centenary of the French
Revolution.
Welcomes every year about 7 million visitors.

8. Pictures