Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower (French: Tour Eiffel) is a puddled iron tower built on the Champ de Mars, beside the River Seine, in Paris, France. It is the most famous Paris landmark and is used as a symbol of the city. At the time of its construction in 1889 it was the tallest building in the world, and remained so until 1930. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, it is a premier tourist destination, with over 5.5 million visitors per year.

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French - Champ de Mars - Paris - France - 1889 - 1930 - Gustave Eiffel - Tourist destination

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Pronunciation (IPA): English: {{IPA|/'a?f?l/}}, similar to "eye-full"; French: {{IPA|/?'f?l/}}, similar to "a-fell".

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IPA - English - French

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The tower stands 324 meters (1,063 feet) high, including the antenna.

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