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Eiffel Tower

Tower in Paris, France

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Who / What

The Eiffel Tower is a lattice tower located in Paris, France. It is a prominent landmark on the Champ de Mars.

Background & History

The tower is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built it between 1887 and 1889. It was constructed as the centerpiece of the 1889 World's Fair. The tower also crowns the centennial anniversary of the French Revolution.

Why Notable

The Eiffel Tower is a lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after Gustave Eiffel, the engineer responsible for its design and construction. It was built to commemorate significant historical events.

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Type: person (Note: The entity described is a structure, but following the requested template based on the source data.)

Also known as: La dame de fer (Iron Lady)

Founded / Born: N/A (Constructed between 1887 and 1889)

Key dates: 1887–1889 (Construction); 1889 (World's Fair); Centennial of the French Revolution

Geography: Paris, France

Affiliation: Named after Gustave Eiffel

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Eiffel Tower staircase (1) · Paris auction 2025 (1) · historic architecture (1) · Artcurial auction house (1) · Gustave Eiffel (1) · heritage collectibles (1) · iron monument preservation (1)

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The Eiffel Tower ( EYE-fəl; French: Tour Eiffel [tuʁ ɛfɛl] ) is a 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. Locally nicknamed "La dame de fer" (French for "Iron Lady") for its use of wrought iron, it was constructed as the centrepiece of the 1889 World's Fair, and to crown the centennial anniversary of the French Revolution.

📰 Related News (2)

🇺🇸 137-Year-Old Piece of Eiffel Tower to Be Auctioned in Paris (2026-04-09)
A section of the landmark’s original staircase will go up for auction next month and could sell for a towering sum....
🇺🇸 Tourists walk hanging Eiffel Tower bridge (2026-04-03)
Tourists walk hanging Eiffel Tower bridge...

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