Gustave EiffelBuilt 1887-1889Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France
Iron Architecture90%
Structuralism70%
The Eiffel Tower is an iconic iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It was constructed for the 1889 Exposition Universelle and has become a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world.
Architectural Styles
Iron Architecture
90%
The Eiffel Tower showcases the use of wrought iron as a primary material, emphasizing engineering aesthetics and modernity.
Built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair, the Eiffel Tower faced initial criticism but has since become a celebrated symbol of French ingenuity and the Industrial Age.
Fun Facts
It was the tallest structure in the world until the Chrysler Building was completed in 1930.
The tower can be 15 cm taller during the summer due to thermal expansion.
More than 7 million people visit the Eiffel Tower annually.