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The story behind the landmark: The Eiffel Tower

It’s the structure most iconic of it’s country, identifiable of its city across the globe. However, the history of The Eiffel Tower is not as uncomplicated as its contemporary popularity would imply. To give Ivan the true tale of Paris’ Iron Lady, and...

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17.45 12 Jul 2019


The story behind the landmark: The Eiffel Tower


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17.45 12 Jul 2019


It’s the structure most iconic of it’s country, identifiable of its city across the globe.

However, the history of The Eiffel Tower is not as uncomplicated as its contemporary popularity would imply.

To give Ivan the true tale of Paris’ Iron Lady, and to kick off our new Friday Landmark Series, was Architectural Historian Danielle O’Donovan.


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