Monday, November 14, 2011

Eiffel Tower – the Icon of the French Revolution

The most famous icon in Paris, France that stands today is the Eiffel Tower.  It has come to symbolize peace and tranquility. Its architect was Gustave Eiffel, whose statue stands to this day at the base of the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower is 324 meters high and was considered to be the tallest building in the world when it was built in 1889. The tower took 2 years to build, but its completion was timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the start of the French Revolution

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