The Eiffel Tower, located in Paris, France, is one of the most famous monuments in the world. It was built as the main attraction for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair), which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.
🔹 Construction
- Designed by Gustave Eiffel and his engineering team.
- Construction started in 1887 and completed in 1889.
- It took 2 years, 2 months, and 5 days to build.
- Around 300 workers helped build the tower.
- Height when built: 300 meters (now 330 meters with antennas).
🔹 Initial Reaction
- Many French artists criticized it at first, calling it “useless” and “ugly”.
- But after it was completed, people loved it, and it became a global icon.
🔹 Role in History
- Used as a radio transmission tower during World War I.
- Helped in military communication and detecting enemy signals.
- Now a symbol of innovation, romance, and modern engineering.
🔹 Present Day
- One of the most visited monuments in the world.
- About 7 million visitors come every year.
- Lights up every night with 20,000 sparkling bulbs.