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Eiffel miniature opens in Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta residents are now able to see the famous Eiffel Tower in their city.
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The opening of the Eiffel Tower Explore Zone in Taman Pintar, Yogyakarta was made as the tower had its own charm for Indonesian citizens. (French Institute in Indonesia/File)
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ogyakarta residents are now able to see the famous Eiffel Tower in their city as the French Embassy recently opened a miniature of the structure in Taman Pintar Yogyakarta.
Along with Yogyakarta Mayor Haryadi Suyuti, French Ambassador to Indonesia Jean-Charles Berthonnet officially opened the new attraction known as the Eiffel Tower Explore Zone on Monday, the French Embassy said in a statement on Wednesday.
The 2-meter miniature was designed to scale and set in front of a fireworks diorama to give a close-to-reality experience. The display also provides information about the history of one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions and its architect.
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Marc Piton, director of the French Institute in Indonesia and the embassy’s counselor for cooperation and cultural action, said the agreement between the embassy and the city administration to open the exhibit was made on May 4.
“The opening of the Eiffel Tower Explore Zone in Taman Pintar was made as the tower had its own charm for Indonesian citizens. Now Indonesians, especially Yogyakarta residents, could see the physical form and historical information,” he said.
The project is also supported by Eiffel Tower Operating Company SETE to introduce the tower to other parts of the world.
