The Eiffel Tower has been a familiar cultural icon and major tourist attraction since it opened in 1889. Originally considered Eiffel’s Folly, it’s become a source of pride for the French nation. But in these current times where metal is being scavenged from buildings and bridges, the tallest building in Paris recently came under speculation as to its scrap metal value. In a one hour special documentary series ‘Pricing the Priceless: Eiffel Tower’ on the National Geographic channel, Adam Weitsman,…
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