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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Eiffel_TowerEiffel 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.

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     La Tour Eiffel or the Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice...

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2. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Eiffel_TowerEiffel Tower - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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   The stars of the European Union for the tower Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower (French: La Tour Eiffel, [tuʁ ɛfɛl], IPA pronunciation: "EYE-full" English; "eh-FEHL" French) is a landmark in Paris. It was built between 1887 and 1889 for the Exposition Universelle (World Fair).

3. www.britannica.com › topic › Eiffel-Tower-Paris-FranceEiffel Tower | History, Height, & Facts | Britannica

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   4 days ago · 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. Quick facts.

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   Who built the Eiffel Tower in Paris?

   • Eiffel Tower, Paris. 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.

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   Why was the Eiffel Tower built?

   • The Eiffel Tower was built to be one the main attractions at the Paris World's Fair in 1889. That year, the World's Fair covered the entire Champ de Mars in Paris and its focus was the vast constructions in iron and steel that were the great industrial advancement of that time.

   15 essential things to know about the Eiffel Tower

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   Why is the Eiffel Tower called La Dame de fer?

   • It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889. Locally nicknamed " La dame de fer " (French for "Iron Lady"), it was constructed as the centerpiece of the 1889 World's Fair, and to crown the centennial anniversary of the French Revolution.

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   Where is the Eiffel Tower located?

   • The tower itself is located at the intersection of the quai Branly and the Pont d'Iéna. Eiffel Tower seen from Branly Museum Garden More than 300 million people have visited the tower since it was completed in 1889. In 2015, there were 6.91 million visitors. The tower is the most-visited paid monument in the world.

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5. www.toureiffel.paris › en › the-monumentEiffel Tower history, architecture, design & construction

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   Origins and Construction of the Eiffel Tower. It was for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, the date that marked the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, that a great competition was launched in 1886. The first digging work started on the 26th January 1887. On the 31st March 1889, the Tower had been finished in record time – 2 years, 2 ...

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6. www.history.com › topics › landmarksEiffel Tower - Height, Timeline & Facts - HISTORY

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   Jun 13, 2011 · Built for the 1889 World's Fair in Paris, the Eiffel Tower is a 1,000-foot tall wrought iron tower, considered an architectural wonder and one of the world's most recognizable structures.

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8. www.toureiffel.paris › en › the-monumentThe Eiffel Tower: all there is to know - Official website

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   An object of discord, desire and fascination, the Eiffel Tower never fails to impress. Enriched by a history full of new developments, here you can discover all of its key information. Origins and Construction of the Eiffel Tower

9. www.toureiffel.paris › en › news15 essential things to know about the Eiffel Tower

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   Mar 4, 2020 · History and culture. Wednesday 4 March 2020. Modified the 27/12/23. Where we answer 15 of the most popular and fascinating questions about the Eiffel Tower. Who built the Eiffel Tower? The Eiffel Tower was built from 1887 to 1889 by French engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company specialized in building metal frameworks and structures.