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Tag Archives: Eiffel Tower
Joyeux Anniversaire
Today is the 125th anniversary of the official completion of the Eiffel Tower. On my first visit to Paris many years ago, I spent an entire morning taking dozens of photos in every direction from viewing platform (like the panorama … Continue reading
London vs Paris
London vs Paris is a clever tale of two cities by infographic. The Tate vs the Louvre? Big Ben vs the Eiffel Tower? Tube vs Metro? Pub vs Café? It’s a real challenge to choose. Although I’ve spent more time … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Europe, Museums, Tourism, Travel Writing
Tagged Eiffel Tower, London, Musée du Louvre, Paris, Tate
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Free Paris Walking Tour
Well, now that I’ve grabbed your attention, I have to admit that the title of this post is a little misleading. The” walking tour” is just a 50 minute long video (see below) filmed on a week-long visit to Paris during … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Film, Photography, Tourism
Tagged Basilique du Sacré-Cœur Paris, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Musée du Louvre, Paris
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Above Paris (revisited)
The first time zeppelins flew over Paris, it was to bomb the city during World War I. Now, a German zeppelin company says it is nearing agreement with a company in Paris that plans to offer flights around the Eiffel … Continue reading
Before Baumgartner
One hundred years before the Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner took his leap, there was another Austrian daredevil– Franz Reichelt. According to French magazine Nouvel Observateur, this tailor from Vienna had moved to France as a young man and become a … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, History
Tagged Eiffel Tower, Felix Baumgartner, Franz Reichelt, Vienna
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What makes Paris look like Paris
Even if you have never had the opportunity to visit Paris, you probably have a very clear notion of what the city’s distinctive architecture looks like. Not simply the iconic sights, such as Notre Dame and the Louvre, but the … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Europe, Tourism
Tagged Eiffel Tower, Musée du Louvre, Notre Dame de Paris, Paris
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Why Is It Still Standing ?
The Eiffel Tower was intended to stand for only 20 years past its 1889 debut–in fact, the original contest rules for the design stipulated that the tower must be easily demolished. Experts at the time predicted it would come crashing … Continue reading