Which famous tower was Blackpool Tower based on?
Which famous tower was Blackpool Tower based on? The Blackpool Tower's construction started just a few short years after the Eiffel on 29th September 1891. If you've wondered about their similarity, it was indeed modelled after the famous Parisian Tower! But the plan was never to replicate the exact structure, just to use it as inspiration.
Which is older Blackpool Tower or Eiffel Tower?
The Eiffel Tower is older than the Blackpool Tower, but only by 5 years! The Eiffel tower opened in 1889, construction on the Blackpool Tower started only two years after the Eiffel was unveiled in 1891, opening to the public in 1894.
Are there 2 Eiffel Towers in Paris?
But, what if we tell you that there are not one but two Eiffel Towers in Paris currently? Yes, you read that right! A 104-foot replica of the original Eiffel Tower, which looks as real as the original, has been erected near the original tower on the Champ de Mars.