Eiffel Tower
Also known as
- Tour Eiffel
The Eiffel Tower (, ) is an iron tower built on the Champ de Mars beside the Seine River in Paris. The tower has become a global icon of France and is one of the most recognizable structures in the world.
Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in Paris.More than have visited the tower since its construction in 1889, including in 2006, making it the most visited paid monument in the world. Including the 24 m (79 ft) antenna, the structure...
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