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3 days ago · Eiffel Tower, wrought-iron structure in Paris that is among 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. Quick facts.
3 days ago · The Eiffel Tower ( / ˈaɪfəl / 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.
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3 days ago · For the last 135 years, the Eiffel Tower has been an iconic landmark, recognized around the world. This summer, it will serve as the backdrop for beach volleyball at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
12 hours ago · 9:28: Flight 93 is hijacked above northern Ohio, turning to the southeast. 9:37:46: Flight 77 crashes into the western side of The Pentagon. All 58 passengers and crew are killed aboard the aircraft including an additional 125 (including emergency workers) on the ground. The crash starts a violent fire.
5 days ago · Ten years ago, developers said they'd build one of the tallest buildings in the world, calling it the Eiffel Tower of Miami. But all that's there today is a trash-laden empty waterfront lot.
2 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.
