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.
Access
- Metro: Trocadéro (9) or Bir-Hakeim (6)
- RER: Champs-de-Mars - Tour-Eiffel (C)
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Background |
| ► | Installations |
| ► | Events |
| ► | The 72 names |
| ► | Image copyright |
| ► | Appearance in film |
| ► | Imitations and reproductions |
| ► | Further remarkable lattice towers |
| ► | See also |
| ► | Access |
| ► | External links |
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