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The Eiffel Tower’s Journey from Skepticism to Legend
Once dismissed by many, the Eiffel Tower now defines Paris’s skyline. Learn about the history, controversies, and cultural impact of this architectural masterpiece.
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Eiffel Tower Fast Facts
Here is a look at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Facts Almost seven million people visit the Eiffel Tower annually. About 300 million visitors have been to the tower since its opening. Designer Gustave ...
Heat wave shutters Paris' Eiffel Tower as Europe bakes
The worst heat was felt in southern Europe, while punishing temperatures were forecast to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit in ...
The Eiffel Tower is closed to tourists due to searing heat. Here’s why it’s happening
A marine heat wave in the Mediterranean is combining with a powerful heat dome to cause Europe to swelter under a brutal ...
Ninetta, a generous Italian restaurant with homemade pizzas a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower
A new bistro-style restaurant with refined cuisine has arrived in Paris's 9th arrondissement. Felini is a gourmet address ...
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Stranded on the Eiffel Tower, a couple decide to wed - New York Post
Police arrested a man climbing Thursday on the Eiffel Tower, leading to visitors being temporarily stranded at the summit — including a reporter for The Associated Press and a Washington, D.C ...
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Barcelona records hottest June and Eiffel Tower’s summit closes as Europe sizzles
PARIS (AP) — Barcelona recorded its hottest June in over a century, the summit of Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors and hundreds of French schools shut on Tuesday as Europe sizzled in ...
Eiffel Tower closes early as heat wave grips Europe
The Eiffel Tower closed early on Tuesday and will remain closed on Wednesday as a sweltering heat wave grips parts of Europe.
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Eiffel Tower grows 20 feet taller thanks to new antenna - Los Angeles Times
The Eiffel Tower company’s president, Jean-François Martins, told the Associated Press that scientific progress is an integral part of the Iron Lady’s 133-year history.
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On the Eiffel Tower’s birthday, a look back at the hopeful, uneasy ...
The tower was intended as a symbol of promise. Eiffel’s behemoth — then the tallest man-made structure in the world — was erected as the centerpiece of the sprawling 1889 Paris Universal ...
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Unveiling the Eiffel Tower’s Secret Penthouse Suite
The Eiffel Tower is famous worldwide, but did you know it has a secret penthouse? Discover the story behind this hidden gem in the heart of Paris.