The 237-foot-tall landmark constructed in 1881 was the brainchild of San Jose Mercury publisher J.J. Owen, who was inspired ...

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The Eiffel Tower was never meant to stand forever - it was meant to be a temporary monument for the 1889 World’s Fair, to remain for 20 years before being demolished. More than a century later ...

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The Eiffel Tower is the proud symbol of France, rising high above the rooftops of Paris as a testament to French artistry and ...

In the wake of Paris' successful bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a new controversy has erupted among French politicians over the iconic Eiffel Tower. The Olympic rings on the ...

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Already, it has been severely criticised by descendants of the tower's designer Gustave Eiffel, as well as conservation groups. At the end of last month, workers removed the 30-tonne steel rings ...

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The French flag flutters at the Eiffel Tower, with the Olympic rings displayed, Paris, France August 25, 2024. CHRISTIAN HARTMANN / REUTERS A row over the Olympics logo becoming a longterm feature ...