15 Monumental Facts About the Eiffel Tower
On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower opened to the public. Here are some things you might not know about the beloved French ...
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Fun engineering facts about the Eiffel Tower
A wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, the Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889, when it served as the centerpiece of the World’s Fair. That’s not the only notable fact ...
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12 Surprising Things You Didn't Know About the Eiffel Tower
To learn more about this iconic landmark, we've gathered 12 of the best Eiffel Tower facts. Read on to discover more! 1. The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 to mark the 100th anniversary of the ...
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13 things you never knew about the Eiffel Tower
In honor of the famous world attraction's birthday, here are 13 cool facts about the Eiffel Tower everyone should know. 1. The Eiffel Tower wasn't the brainchild of Gustav Eiffel. Instead ...
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Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel)
U.S. News Insider Tip: For the best photo opportunities of the Eiffel Tower, head to Place du Trocadéro. (Just expect to contend with some crowds!) – Nicola Wood, Senior Editor Designed and ...
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10 fun facts about France
France is a country in western Europe, it has medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. Famed for its unique history, incredible food, and captivating language, France has a lot ...
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Two strangers met on the Eiffel Tower 35 years ago. Here’s how they ended up married
It wasn’t an obvious day to climb the Eiffel Tower. It was the end of November, 1989. Overcast and cold, with clouds obscuring the city. Anita Hansen, then in her early 20s, was studying French ...