*Rod-shaped parasite (6,5)

I believe the answer is:

eiffel tower

(Other definitions for eiffel tower that I've seen before include "Parisian landmark, built 1889" , "Paris landmark, constructed 1889" , "Tall structure" , "Noted landmark" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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