Eiffel Tower Paris

The Eiffel Tower 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. Locally nicknamed "La dame de fer"

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The Eiffel Tower

Purpose

The Eiffel Tower was constructed to serve as one of the centerpieces of the 1889 Paris World's Fair. The massive iron and steel structures that represented the era's greatest industrial achievement were the highlight of that year's World's Fair, which filled the whole Champ de Mars in Paris.

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Why visit the Eiffel Tower

People throng to the Eiffel Tower to snap photos in front of its elegant exterior, to take in the breathtaking views from the interior observation decks, and to see its mesmerizing daily light displays. Additionally, it serves as the focal point for a number of significant occasions, such as Paris' Bastille Day and the New Year's fireworks display.

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Eiffel Tower and its Visitors