The Eiffel Tower is a famous symbol of the French capital. This iron lattice tower, named after the engineer and the creator of the project Gustave Eiffel, is located on the Champ de Mars. Its unusual design and appearance ha been actively criticized by many influential artists and designers, but it doesn't prevent the tower from becoming a true icon of the country and its rich culture. Being the tallest structure in Paris, the tower also remains the most visited tourist attraction in the capital of France and the most visited paid monument in the world! In general, over 250 million of visitors have attended the tower.

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