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2. Eiffel Tower - Wikipedia

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   The Eiffel Tower (/ ˈ aɪ f əl / ⓘ EYE-fəl; French: Tour Eiffel [tuʁ ɛfɛl] ⓘ) is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France.It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889.

3. List of tallest buildings and structures in the Paris region

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   However the tallest tower is built within central Paris: the iconic Eiffel Tower standing alongside the Seine River at the heart of the 7th arrondissement. Built in 1889, it was the first man-made structure in the world to exceed 1,000 feet.

4. Exposition Universelle (1889) - Wikipedia

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   He returned to the Eiffel Tower later in his visit (Sept 10), where he was hosted for a lunch in Eiffel's private apartment on the Tower, along with the composer Charles Gounod. [22] A "Negro village" (village nègre) where 400 people were displayed was a popular attraction. [23]

5. 12 Surprising Things You Didn't Know About the Eiffel Tower - AOL

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   The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, is an iconic French landmark, and it has a fascinating history. Here are 12 surprising Eiffel Tower facts you might not know.

6. Is the Eiffel Tower the most famous structure in the world? - AOL

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   The Eiffel Tower was originally met with great criticism, dubbed “useless” and “monstrous.” It was a symbol of French power a century after the Revolution, built so high simply because it ...

7. Eiffel Tower replicas and derivatives - Wikipedia

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   The original Eiffel Tower in Paris. This article discusses replicas and derivatives of this building. As one of the most iconic and recognizable structures in the world, the Eiffel Tower, completed in 1889, has been the inspiration for the creation of over 50 similar towers around the world.