27 Interesting Facts about the Eiffel Tower You Might Not Know

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The Eiffel Tower is one of the world’s most famous landmarks and synonymous with the city of Paris. Learn more

Here are 27 interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower you might not know. Learn more

It took 2 years, 2 months and 5 days to complete the Eiffel Tower

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There are 1,665 stairs in the Eiffel Tower

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The Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 World’s Fair

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The Eiffel Tower was meant to be built in Spain

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27 Interesting Facts about the Eiffel Tower You Might Not Know

It took 2 years, 2 months and 5 days to complete the Eiffel Tower

There are 1,665 stairs in the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 World’s Fair

The Eiffel Tower was meant to be built in Spain

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