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Take in a top to bottom look at Paris's Eiffel Tower commissioned for the International Exposition of 1889
“the Iron Lady” The Eiffel Tower, Paris, designed by Gustave Eiffel, 1887–89. Eiffel Tower Eiffel Tower Eiffel Tower, Paris Eiffel Tower Paris skyline Illustrated postcard showing Alberto Santos-Dumont's airship flying around the Eiffel Tower above Paris, with text reading The Santos Dumont Air-Ship rounding the Eiffel Tower, on October 19th 1901.
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Eiffel Tower

tower, Paris, France
Also known as: Tour Eiffel
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Eiffel Tower, wrought-iron structure in Paris that is among the most famous landmarks in the world. It is also a technological masterpiece in building-construction history. It was designed and built (1887–89) by Gustave Eiffel and named in his honor. When the French government was organizing the International Exposition of 1889 to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution, a competition was held for designs for a suitable monument. More than 100 plans were submitted, and...

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