Everything you didn't know about the Eiffel Tower
The famous Parisian landmark opened on March 31, 1889
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Built in 1889, the Eiffel Tower to this day remains one of the most visited monuments in the world. It was conceived and designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and Gustave Eiffel, but even though it's one of the most instantly recognizable tourist attractions in the world, great parts of its history remain relatively unknown.
Click on to discover fascinating historical facts behind the ultimate tourist attraction.
(Pictured is one of many replicas of the famous tower. This one was erected outside a residential block in Longkou, China.)
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