Eiffel Tower

This passage is about the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.

Lexile Level: 310L

Categories: People & Places Science & Technology


People love to visit Paris, France. One place they never miss is the Eiffel Tower. It is not easy to miss. It is the tallest building in the city. It was built in 1887. Gustave Eiffel designed it. It was only supposed to stand for twenty years. At first, people thought it was ugly. But gradually people fell in love with it. They wanted it to stay. Over the years, more than two hundred million people have been there. It is made of iron girders. You can take an elevator to the top. This gives you a great view of Paris. You can see everything. On the way down, you can eat at a restaurant in the middle of the tower. The tower has no walls. It is just a lace-like framework.


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