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The Eiffel Tower. bref historique. The tower was built in built in 1889 after 2 years of construction. The tower has been a radio transmitter, struck by lightning, and was the worlds tallest building for awhile. les nazis.
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brefhistorique • The tower was built in built in 1889 after 2 years of construction. • The tower has been a radio transmitter, struck by lightning, and was the worlds tallest building for awhile.
les nazis • When germany invaded paris in 1940, the french cut the lift cables so that the nazis would have to climb to the top of the tower to hang the swastika flag from the top. When allies of france neared paris, hitler demanded that the tower and the rest of the city be destroyed, but the orders were ignored.
informationsgénérales • Since its opening, over 200 million people have visited it. • The tower has been used as a ice skating ring, radio tower, base jumping location, and a new years eve monument. • It is one of the most famous landmarks of paris