Mimic Eiffel Tower to be dismantled for subway

Updated: 2010-11-23 20:44

(chinadaily.com.cn)

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Mimic Eiffel Tower to be dismantled for subway

The mimic Eiffel Tower in Hangzhou city of East China has begun to be dismantled to make way for subway construction. Located in a residential community in Hangzhou and surrounded by a french-styled town, the mimic Eiffel Tower is one third of the size of the original Eiffel Tower in France. The Tower was built in 2007, and a lighting ceremony was held ahead of Christmas of that year. With a height of 108 meters, the body of the tower is made of steel and its weight is more than 1,000 tons. The tower was a hot place for new couples to take their wedding photos. 

The construction company said the mock Eiffel Tower will not disappear from the city altogether and will be reconstructed at a park to the north of the community.[Photo/CFP]

 

Mimic Eiffel Tower to be dismantled for subway
The mimic Eiffel Tower in Hangzhou has begun to be dismantled to make way for subway construction.The Tower was built in 2007. With a height of 108 meters, the body of the tower is made of steel and its weight is more than 1,000 tons.[Photo/CFP]

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