The Making of Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower in Paris was one of the finalists of the New7Wonders but has not been elected to represent global heritage throughout history. But the history of the tower was quite interesting.
Built in 1889 for the International Exhibition of Paris in order to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution, the tower was hardly accepted by many people. The tower was met with resistance from the public when it was built, with many calling it an eyesore.
It is even said that the novelist Guy de Maupassant claimed to hate the tower. Despite that, he usually ate lunch at the Tower’s restaurant. When asked why, he answered that it was the one place in Paris where you couldn’t see the Tower.
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clement said,
August 10, 2007 @ 2:19 pm
can you email me a bigger view of the blueprint? i wish to see it closer, and in more detail
AhSoon said,
August 13, 2007 @ 5:30 am
Clement, click on the image to get a larger view, and that is the largest I got…
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August 25, 2007 @ 6:12 pm
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