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The Eiffel Tower was originally built as a monument for the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris. ... it was red. But recently, the tower has been repainted the same color as in 1907.
All of the Olympians will compete in the 2024 Summer Games for the chance to stand at the podium and collect a gold, silver or bronze medal. Even though the medals are iconic symbols of athletic ...
Family descendants of famed 19th century Eiffel Tower architect Gustave Eiffel are balking at the idea of Paris keeping newly installed Olympic Rings on the global monument over their appearance.
The Eiffel Tower was used as a one-of-a-kind antenna during World War I. ... At the time of the World's Fair, it was red, but recently the tower has been repainted the same color as in 1907.
The Eiffel Tower is made of wrought iron, which is why its nickname is Iron Lady. Altogether, 18,038 pieces of metal were connected with 2.5 million rivets to construct the tower.
A chunk of iron from the Eiffel Tower has been embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal at this year's Summer Games in the City of Light. Athletes who win medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics ...
Take the elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower is ranked #1 out of 34 things to do in Paris. See pictures and our review of Take the elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower.
PARIS – The Eiffel Tower proved mortal Friday night. It sparkled, dazzled and delighted during a light show near the end of the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics. But it could not stop the ...