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Eiffel Tower
About
The iconic iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. Built in 1889 as the entrance arch for the World's Fair, it has become a global cultural icon of France.
Coordinates
48.8584°N, 2.2945°E
✨Fun Facts
1
The tower was supposed to be dismantled after 20 years
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It grows about 6 inches taller in summer due to heat expansion
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Over 7 million people visit each year
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The tower has 1,665 steps to the top