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Which architectural style is the Eiffel Tower considered a masterpiece of?
Answer
Iron-frame Architecture
The Eiffel Tower, designed by Gustave Eiffel in 1887, is a masterpiece of iron-frame architecture and presaged a revolution in civil engineering and architectural design.
💡 Did you know?
The tower was nicknamed 'La dame de fer' (Iron Lady) in French due to its innovative use of wrought iron construction.
Other options people guess
- Renaissance
- Baroque
- Gothic
Topics
- Eiffel Tower
- iron architecture
- engineering
- France
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