Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Eiffel Tower
Due to my upcoming adventure to Paris, France for spring break, I have extreme interest in one of the worlds most recognizable monuments: the Eiffel Tower. This symbol of France is one of beauty and stength. Its original purpose was to frame the entrance to a Worlds Fair, celebrating the French Revolution. This building, which is the tallest in Paris, attracts millions of tourists and Parisians alike, representing something different to each individual. Construction of the monument began in July 1888, and to the public of the time period, was considered an "eye sore". One of the most exclusive, yet not widley known, facts regarding the Eiffel Tower is the fact that its deisgner, Gustave Eiffel, engraved 72 names of extremely influential people during the time period of construction.
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This is such a cool, personalized analysis of the Eiffel Tower. I really enjoyed reading about it. It is my dream to go to Paris and see this monumental building! It is so gorgeous and there is so much history behind it!
ReplyDeleteI find the history about the Eiffel Tower very interesting. I think this was something good to blog about because now you know more about it before you see it. To make that connection is very insightful.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very interesting and cool story about the Eiffel Tower. I like how you made the connection of how you're going there this year and how you wanted to know more about it. This has very good information, it's very intriguing.
ReplyDeleteEiffel Tower! Have you heard they want to make it a huge sanctuary for birds. (seriously! ) It has been pretty controversial! Terrific posting but an even better spring trip !!
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