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5 days ago · Eiffel Tower, wrought-iron structure in Paris that is one of 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.
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1 day ago · The constructions of France’s own Colossus, Gustave Eiffel, truly do span the world. A legend of his time, more of a David than a Goliath, standing at just over 165 cm, he was one of the most important people of the 19 th and 20 th centuries.
5 days ago · When Gustave Eiffel designed this towering masterpiece, he did more than just construct an iconic landmark. He revolutionized the way people thought about building and opened up new possibilities for architects and engineers.
3 days ago · The statue was constructed of copper sheets, hammered into shape by hand and assembled over a framework of four gigantic steel supports, designed by Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc and Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
5 days ago · Indeed, the skylight on the top floor was designed by Gustave Eiffel, the architect who designed the Eiffel Tower. He also designed the original train station in La Paz, which now serves as a...
1 hour ago · The 330-metre-high Eiffel Tower, in wrought iron latticework, was built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889 as the focal point for the World’s Fair that year and to mark 100 years of the French Revolution. Today, climbing to its various levels to enjoy spectacular views of Paris is a special joy.
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Designed by the renowned engineer Gustave Eiffel and constructed between 1887 and 1889, this iron lattice tower faced considerable initial opposition from some of Paris’s leading artists ...
