The Eiffel Tower was considered ugly when built and was scheduled for demolition when it'd 20 year permit expired. It became useful when radio was invented, and beloved after it played a key role in the defense of Paris in WW1. The tower is made of puddle iron (not steel).
The gargoyles on Notre Dame Cathedral were added in the 19th as decorations for downspouts.
The Bastille Prison was destroyed by a mob in the French Revolution that later claimed the lives of Louis 16th and his wife. The prison was huge but held only three prisoners st the time.
I think huge ball hanging in the Eiffel Tower was supposed to be a weekChristmas decoration. Very cool.
Place Bastille column marks site of destroyed prison.
Beautiful!
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