The Sun Column: The Forgotten Project That Aimed to Eclipse the Eiffel Tower

The story of the Eiffel Tower, Paris's undisputed symbol, is well known. However, few people are aware that a rival project, the Sun Column, was once conceived to illuminate the French capital in a spectacular way. Designed in 1885, this monumental lighthouse could have transformed Parisian nights into perpetual daylight through electric lighting. This article explores the history, ambitions, and downfall of this fascinating project.

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