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Paris may be known worldwide today as ‘the city of lights’ and home to the unmistakable Eiffel Tower that dominates the city, but there was once a time when Paris was a medieval town, with ancient buildings and streets. Prior to the drastic actions of Georges-Eugène Haussmann to modernise the city, the river Seine was the centre of commerce. This was until his boulevards became the new highways of the city. Haussmann’s renovation of Paris took place between 1853 and 1870, and saw buildings like the Passage du Clos-Bruneau be replaced, or covered by Haussmann buildings. He planned to create and expand an array of new avenues and boulevards, and did so at the cost of medieval buildings and ancient streets. Popular buildings and parks were redesigned,…

1887 the Eiffel tower can be considered as one of the most incredible engineering feats ever created. However now project ever gets executed without complications and the Eiffel tower is a good example of this. This report will discuss several aspects of the engineering process of the Eiffel tower. The engineering problem statement of the Eiffel tower was to build a suitable monument for the Paris World’s fair which would commemorate the French revolution. The design that Eiffel proposed to the…

The Eiffel Tower The tragic events that have recently taken place in Paris, France have been the motivation that has drawn my attention to the city and its artistry. The symbol most people think about when they think of Paris is the Eiffel Tower. Paris, also known as the City of Lights, is known for its rich art, culture, museums, and monuments. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous French monuments, and has become the icon of the city, although it wasn’t intended to be a permanent…

Take a walk through the outer courtyard with alleys and a collection of canons, and appreciate the complex’s façades and the dome. While you are here, you can also benefit from an open-air cinema on a nearby lawn. The Eiffel Tower’s night sensation The illuminated Eiffel Tower is a majestic sight both from the distance and up-close. If you take the suggested starting point (Saint Louis Islet), only the tower’s tip will be visible in the beginning. As you draw nearer to the tower while you…

With every language that dies we lose the appreciation for history and diversity which vital to individual and society; the understanding of human’s identity, the expression of communities’ humor, love and life; and most importantly, an enormous cultural heritage that men are responsible for. Saving a language from dying out is saving the knowledge of history and language appreciation and essential to individuals and society. Through understanding the values and benefits of language, people is…

Prisoners. Death. Murder. These things come to one’s mind when they think of the Tower of London. The fortress has been a symbol of oppression and death for almost a millennium. Many important historical figures have been prisoners of the Tower of London, including Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, and Sir Walter Raleigh. But two of the most famous and well-known prisoners of the Tower of London are the Edward V and Richard, Duke of York. Edward V was born in 1470, and his brother Richard, Duke of…

There are many iconic landmarks in England. The Big Ben, the London Eye, Stonehenge, and Buckingham Palace are all examples. Although the Tower of London isn’t as well known as Big Ben or the London Eye, it is still very important to England’s history. The Tower of London’s history, structure, and former prisoners have all made it what it is today. There is a lot of history involving the Tower of London. After King Edward of England did not live up to his promise of giving his throne to William,…

Paris, France There are many sites to see all over the world that are very interesting and have a lot of history behind them. For example, the pyramids in Egypt and Big Ben in London, England. Lets focus on just one part of the world that I find very fascinating. This place is called Paris. Paris is located in France and is actually the capital. Paris is well known for many things such as the Eiffel Tower, shopping, Art, and many more things. In this paper, I plan on going into great detail…

History The Tower of London started in the 11th century as a castle and palace. The tower was begun by William the Conqueror. Over the years the tower has seen changes and expansions. First, the prison was added in 1100. Secondly, ever since the 1600’s many Jewel have been stored in the tower. Third, exotic animals first made their appearance in 1255. Lastly, up until 1810 the royal mint was located at the tower. The Prison People who ended up in the tower were usually imprisoned there for…

The Great Towers of London The Tower of London is a series of buildings with dark histories. The Tower is the most notorious building in the Medieval Times. The tower was built about 1,000 years ago and was built by a very well known conqueror. In the early 1080’s, William the conqueror began to build the Tower of London. (“Tower of London”) Before the tower was built, William decided that the name should be “Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress” (The Tower of London). The first foundation…