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Eiffel Tower's Original Paint
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The Eiffel Tower stands as a global symbol of France, known for its distinctive brown-grey hue. But when it was first completed, its appearance was strikingly different.
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What People Remember
Many believe the Eiffel Tower has always been painted in shades of brown or grey, or its current 'Eiffel Tower Brown' color.
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What's Actually True
When the Eiffel Tower was first unveiled for the 1889 World's Fair, it was painted a reddish-brown. Over the years, it has been repainted numerous times in various shades, including yellow-brown, before settling on its current custom 'Eiffel Tower Brown' in the 1960s.
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#eiffel tower#paris#landmarks#architecture#paint color
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