Eiffel Tower
LocationFrance (Paris)
Built1889
Size330 m tall
Built ByCity of Paris
About Eiffel Tower
Originally criticized as an eyesore, now the most visited paid monument in the world with 7 million visitors annually. Built for the 1889 World Fair in just 2 years and 2 months. Was the tallest structure in the world for 41 years. Gustave Eiffel had a private apartment at the top. Repainted every 7 years using 60 tonnes of paint. Originally meant to be dismantled after 20 years.
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