Online dictionary of France travel and tourism: Eiffel Tower

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Eiffel tower

French words: Tour Eiffel , La Tour Eiffel
alternative words: Effel tower
keywords: building , paris , tourist resort
related web sites: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_Tower
explanation: Located on the southern shore of Seine river at "Champ de Mars" in Paris, Eiffel tower was designed by the architect, Gustave Eiffel for the universal exposition of 1889, 100 years anniversary of the French revolution. Initially built for only 20 years, an appearance of the radio diffusion saved Eiffel tower from the destruction. Eiffel tower owns 3 observatories, at 57m, 115m and 300m, and the total height is 324m, including a television antenna.