History

In what year was the Eiffel Tower completed?

1889

Background

Gustave Eiffel built his tower for the 1889 World's Fair in Paris. It marked 100 years since the French Revolution. At 330 meters it was the tallest structure in the world at the time. It was actually meant to be torn down after 20 years.

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