Eiffel Tower
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Originally built for the 1889 World Fair, this structure was designed to incorporate the advancement of metallurgy in construction, meaning that an engineer could have a more fundamental role than the architect. In this case, Gustav Eiffel was both engineer and architect, and for 40 years it was the tallest building in the world. The metal latticework is the defining feature of the spire, made from very pure structural iron, so it is very light and able to withstand awesome winds. What is original about the tower is that you do not get the feeling of being in a building - the latticework allows you to look to other floors and at all views with little obstruction.
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Review by contributing editor ‘l'amour’The Eiffel Tower never looses its charm. It being the second time I've been to it, and I still fell ... Read more »
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Review by contributing editor ‘Pick the world's new wonders’Monsieur Eiffel engineered perhaps the world's greatest symbol of romance, but the long queues ... Read more » Review by press. Have you been here? Why not add your own review. |
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