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The
Eiffel Tower
The
Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris.
Built in 1889, it has become both a global icon of France and one of the most
recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest building in
Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people
ascend it every year.
Named for its designer, engineer
Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's
Fair.The tower stands 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an
81-story building. Upon its completion, it surpassed the Washington Monument to
assume the title of tallest man-made structure in the world, a title it held
for 41 years, until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in 1930;
however, due to the addition in 1957 of the antenna, the tower is now taller than
the Chrysler Building. Not including broadcast antennas, it is the
second-tallest structure in France after the 2004 Millau Viaduct.
The tower has three levels for
visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend, by stairs or lift, to the first
and second levels. The walk to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the
walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is
accessible only by elevator. Both the first and second levels feature
restaurants.
The tower has become the most
prominent symbol of both Paris and France, often in the establishing shot of
films set in the city.
Question!
1. What does the above
text tell about?
2. Where The Eiffel
Tower was constructed?
3. What is the main
idea of the first paragraph?
4. What is the height
of Eiffel Tower?
5. What the type of
text above?
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