18 Pictures of the Eiffel Tower That Will Have You Daydreaming About Paris
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The Eiffel Tower turns 126 years old today, and it's impossible to imagine Paris ever without it. Gustave Eiffel created the industrial structure for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, which marked another anniversary: 100 years since the French Revolution. At first, design and architecture leaders turned their noses at the proposed tower, but Eiffel himself defended it, saying it was a symbol of durability not elegance. Today, the Parisian icon is both. These photos will transport you to the Champ de Mars and convince you to add la tour Eiffel to your bucket list if you haven't seen its majesty in person.
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It looks good from any angle.
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It peaks out when you least expect it.
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It's romantic.
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It's surrounded by a park.
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Where you can sip Champagne.
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It sparkles every hour.
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You can see it by boat.
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It's perfect for silly poses.
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Or serious ones.
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It’s pretty in the Spring.
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And on a gloomy day.
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It stuns at sunset.
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And magic hour.
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It demands your attention.
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It's endlessly intricate.
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It stands out among monuments.
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Its search light will always find you.
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