The Eiffel Tower (pronounced /?a?f?l 'ta??/; French: La Tour Eiffel, pronounced /tu? ?f?l/) is an iron tower built on the Champ de Mars beside the River Seine in Paris. It is the tallest structure in Paris and among the most recognized symbols in the world. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, it is a premier tourist destination.
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