A slice of Paris in Kabul

This replica of the world famous Eiffel Tower sits at a roundabout in the Taimani section of Kabul.

The idea behind the metal structure, which took two months to build, is the brainchild of a hotel owner who visited the Paris-based wonder and was amazed at the number of people it attracted. The hotelier is hoping his mini tower will help draw tourists as Kabul continues to go through major reconstruction following years of conflict that leveled the capital city.