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Stories And Traditions: Why The Eiffel Tower Light Show Is So Important To Parisians?

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Gustave Eiffel, an eccentric French genius, embarked on an adventure that could have backfired on him. After betting that he would complete the monumental metal tower in time for the 1889 World’s Fair, he kept his word despite many obstacles. The opinion of Parisians, including prominent cultural figures, was divided, and for many the tower…

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