Places & Landmarks
Eiffel Tower
An iron landmark in Paris built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle.
The Eiffel Tower is an iron landmark on the Champ de Mars in Paris. It was constructed for the 1889 Exposition Universelle and became a defining part of the city’s skyline.
It began as a temporary exhibition structure but became a lasting symbol of Paris. This development record is intentionally concise pending the full editorial content pass.
Quick facts
- It stands in Paris, France.
- It was completed in 1889.
- It was built for a world's fair.
- It is made primarily of iron.
- It was named after engineer Gustave Eiffel.
A surprising fact
The tower can change height slightly as its iron expands and contracts with temperature.
