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Paris monuments and hallmarks:The Eiffel Tower This world-famous landmark was
built for the Universal Fair of 1889, held to commemorate the centenary of the
French Revolution. It stands 1050 ft high. Admission (elevator to the top) is
EUR 9.90 for adults, EUR 5.30 for children under 12. Opening hours: Jan 1-Jun
13: 9:30am-11pm daily (stairs: 9:30am-6pm); Jan 14-Aug 31: 9am-midnight daily.
Notre Dame Cathedral : Work on the Hunchback's gothic home began in 1163
AD and was completed circa 1345 AD. The house of God can accommodate over 6,000
worshippers. Admission in the Cathedral is free, going to the towers costs about
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