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Eiffel Tower: 1889 World Exhibition

The Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 World's Fair in Paris to celebrate the French Revolution. At 324 meters tall, it was the tallest structure in the world at the time of its completion. Gustave Eiffel designed the iconic iron lattice tower, employing revolutionary bridge-building techniques. Though initially meant to stand temporarily, the tower has become a globally recognized symbol of Paris.

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Eiffel Tower: 1889 World Exhibition

The Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 World's Fair in Paris to celebrate the French Revolution. At 324 meters tall, it was the tallest structure in the world at the time of its completion. Gustave Eiffel designed the iconic iron lattice tower, employing revolutionary bridge-building techniques. Though initially meant to stand temporarily, the tower has become a globally recognized symbol of Paris.

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Eiffel Tower

Once the tallest structure in the world, the Eiffel Tower is probably Europe's best known landmark and Paris's most famous symbol. You couldn't possibly visit Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower. Even if you do not want to visit this world famous structure, you will see its top from all over Paris. The tower rises !! meters tall "#$% ft&' when it was completed at the end of the (#th century it was twice as high as the )ashington *onument, at the time the tallest structure in the world.

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