Now, with no humans to paint the Eiffel Tower in over two centuries, corrosion has destroyed the tower's connection points and all it takes is a strong wind for the top of the Eiffel Tower to collapse.

How long will the Eiffel Tower last?

The layer of paint that protects the metal of the Tower is very effective, but it must be periodically replaced. In fact, the Tower has been repainted for over 130 years, about once every 7 years. So if it is repainted, the Eiffel Tower can last... forever.

Is the Eiffel Tower stable?

Interesting facts

The Eiffel Tower is strong and stable because it 's made of 7ooo tons of pudling iron to make it strong also The metal bars makes triangles and four legs to make it stable. The Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel.