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Gustave Eiffel “Genius of Iron” at Paris City Hall (Hôtel de Ville) until September 30
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Paris City Hall pays tribute to the creator of the Eiffel Tower. Its special exhibition retraces the birth of France’s most famous monument, currently celebrating its 120th birthday. A range of photographs, models and paintings tell the story of the ingenious engineer, whose constructions span the globe: from Oporto to Budapest and Vietnam to New York, where he built the iron framework for the Statue of Liberty. Free Entry. Open until September 30, 2009. And "The Epic Story of the Eiffel Tower" on the first stage and in the staircases of the Eiffel Tower until 31st December 2009.
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His work changed the skyline of Paris. Gustave Eiffel completed the Eiffel Tower 120 years ago. To pay tribute to the ingenious engineer, Paris City Hall is playing host to the first major exhibition entirely dedicated to the man who built the most famous tower in the world. But the steel specialist’s work is not confined to Paris. His constructions can be found in Hungary, Vietnam, Portugal as well as numerous French regions. The Statue of Liberty’s metal shell is also his work. The Statue was built in Paris and then transported to New York, where it was reassembled at the entrance to the city.
Where, when?
“Gustave Eiffel, Genius of Iron”
Hôtel de Ville - Salle Saint Jean
5, rue de Lobau - 75004 Paris
Metro station: Hôtel de Ville
Open until September 30, 2009. - Open daily except Sundays and public holidays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Closed: Saturday 16 May.
Free Admission
» Press file on the exibition (in English)
» Special file on the exhibition (in French)
Exhibition: "The Epic Story of the Eiffel Tower"
It has played a starring role in many French and foreign films. It has been painted and photographed by some of the greatest names, is illuminated daily and for special occasions and now it is hosting an exhibition telling its own story on the first platform and in the staircases. As one of the many events being organised to celebrate its 120th anniversary, the traditional 14th July Bastille Day firework display will take place at the monument as a one-off event.
Exhibition: "The Epic Story of the Eiffel Tower"
On the first stage and in the staircases of the Eiffel Tower until 31st December 2009.
The exhibition is free for visitors with admission tickets.
» Useful information
Video of the exhibition
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