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The Eiffel Tower, known as La Tour Eiffel in French, was built in 1887–1889 for the Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) in Paris, celebrating 100 years of the French Revolution. Designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel and his company, it stood as the tallest man-made structure in the world at the time—measuring 300 meters high.

Originally criticized by artists and intellectuals who called it an “eyesore,” the tower was almost dismantled after 20 years. However, its use as a radio transmission tower saved it—and over time, it became one of the most recognized and visited monuments on Earth.

Constructed from wrought iron, with over 18,000 parts and 2.5 million rivets, the Eiffel Tower is a masterpiece of 19th-century engineering—balancing strength, flexibility, and elegance. It symbolizes not only France’s innovation, but the global rise of modern architecture.