Yes, that is the
Eiffel Tower behind what looks to be the Statue of Liberty (Liberty
Enlightening the World is its true name). A little lesson on the
Statue of Liberty: It was given to the US for the anniversary of the
centennial after
Independence. Then, in 1889, Americans made a replica ... though
much smaller (take that France!) It rests a short walk from the
Eiffel Tower. There
are other replicas around Paris, most of which face west towards
their older sister. But, another statue that salutes the Statue of
Liberty, is Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, who salutes the Statue
from Greenwood Cemetery across the river in
Brooklyn.
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