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1 day ago · 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.
5 days ago · Eiffel Tower, wrought-iron structure in Paris that is one of 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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Jun 28, 2024 · Gustave Eiffel was a French civil engineer renowned for the tower in Paris that bears his name. After graduation from the College of Art and Manufacturing in 1855, Eiffel began to specialize in metal construction, especially bridges.
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Jun 30, 2024 · For many, a trip to Paris would be incomplete without a visit to this iconic landmark. In this guide, we uncover the best way to visit the Eiffel Tower, with tips on how to avoid a long wait in line, where to dine with a view, and whether or not it is worth it to visit all three levels.
Jun 21, 2024 · July 27 to August 11, 2024. The Eiffel Tower will welcome visitors during the Olympics, in the usual opening hours. E-tickets for visits during this period are available. If online tickets are sold out, it will be possible to buy tickets at the Tower's ticket offices on the day of your visit.
4 days ago · Towers are most often built to use their height for various purposes, and can stand alone or as part of a larger structure. Some common purposes are for telecommunications, and as a viewing platform. The Tokyo Skytree, completed in 2012, is 634 m (2,080 ft), making it the tallest tower in the world. Spinnaker Tower.
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2 days ago · The second-tallest structure in the world is the 679-metre-tall (2,227 ft) Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, while the third-tallest self-supporting structure and the tallest tower in the world is the Tokyo Skytree (634 m or 2,080 ft). The tallest guyed structure is the KRDK-TV mast in North Dakota, U.S. at 630 metres (2,060 ft).
