Blackpool Tower

Blackpool Tower is a tourist attraction in the town of Blackpool, Lancashire, in the north of England. The tower, 518ft tall, was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It cost GBP £42,000 to construct, and it first opened to the public on 14 May 1894.

Blackpool is a popular seaside resort, and the tower, with its beachfront location, is the main attraction. The tower is lit during the annual illuminations, when the town and seafront are adorned with colourful displays of bulbs that stretch up and down the waterfront for several kilometers.

It is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers.

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See also

• List of towers