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The Eiffel Tower in France: A Special Highlight

Located at the Place du Trocadéro, the Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in France. Entirely made of a steel framework, this unprecedented masterpiece in the history of the world symbolizes the modern industrial revolution. It remained the tallest building in the world before the Empire State Building in New York was erected🗼 ❤️ Eiffel Tower A symbol of France, completed in 1889, it has three levels. The first and second levels each have a restaurant, and the third level has an observation deck. The names of 72 scientists are engraved on the tower's sides, and it was constructed using over 12,000 metal parts, weighing a total of over 7,000 tons😃 The 1⃣️ observation deck is 57.6 meters high, featuring a museum about the tower's history, a post office, and a restaurant. The 2⃣️ observation deck is 115.7 meters high, reachable by climbing more than 700 steps, and houses the Jules Verne restaurant, where you can enjoy fine dining while admiring the most beautiful cityscape of Paris. The 3⃣️ observation deck is 276.1 meters high, offering a vast view, and on a clear day, you can see scenery up to 80 kilometers away. This level also houses the living quarters and office used by the tower's designer, Gustave Eiffel. ❤️ Place du Trocadéro An excellent spot for capturing the tower on film🎬 The square is lush with greenery, originally a training ground for the French army, and has also been used for hot air balloon ascensions, horse racing, exhibitions, and large French celebratory events🍃 ❤️ Les Invalides The golden dome symbolizes the glory of the First French Empire🏆 Established by Louis XIV in 1670, also known as the Paris Veterans' Home, it was the first institution in Europe set up by the government to house and care for wounded soldiers and elderly veterans. From the first soldier who moved in in 1674 to the end of the 17th century, about 4,000 retired and disabled French soldiers lived here🎖️ ❤️ Palais de Chaillot An exquisitely beautiful building with an arc-shaped design🏠 Built in 1937, facing the Eiffel Tower across the river, it was constructed for the Paris World Fair as a Romanesque building. It now houses the Naval Museum, the Museum of Man, the Film Museum, the French Memorial Museum, and the Cinema Library. The terrace outside the Palais de Chaillot is also the best spot to enjoy the twinkling lights of the tower at night🌟 ❤️ Palais Bourbon The majestic Bourbon Palace🫅 With a Greek-style facade, it was the residence built by the Duke of Bourbon in 1722 and has a history of 300 years. It is now the seat of the French National Assembly📚 ❤️ Musée Rodin Admire 'The Thinker' up close🗿 Built in the 18th century, it was once the home of the master sculptor Auguste Rodin. Before his death in 1917, Rodin donated his works to the government, and the place became a museum, officially opening to the public in 1929🎨 ❤️ Maison de Balzac The former residence of the great writer Balzac🏡 Built during the Renaissance, filled with pastoral scenery, the wooden sign at the front still bears Balzac's name. The museum displays portraits of Balzac and his contemporaries, candlesticks, walking sticks, and coffee cups among other relics📖
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Posted: Mar 25, 2024
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