Eiffel Tower history, architecture, design & construction
It was at the 1889 Exposition Universelle, the date that marked the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, that a great competition was launched in the Journal Officiel. The first digging
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See the Eiffel Tower Evolve in 10 Major Transformations
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Towering Expectations: An In-Depth Look at the Eiffel Tower's Latest Update
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Discover the Eiffel Tower, Paris' iconic monument - French Moments
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From 'Eyesore' To Icon: A Brief History Of The Eiffel Tower In Paris
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See the Eiffel Tower Evolve in 10 Major Transformations
Amazing Images of the Eiffel Tower Show Its Construction Over Two Years
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Eiffel Tower facts
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AD Classics: Eiffel Tower / Gustave Eiffel
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Eiffel Tower history, architecture, design & construction
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Eiffel Tower, Paris and other constructions