Which tower in Paris was built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle?

The Eiffel Tower in Paris was built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, a world’s fair celebrating the centenary of the French Revolution.

Construction began in 1887 and finished in 1889. The 300-metre iron tower was designed by the engineering company of Gustave Eiffel, with major design work by engineers Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier and architect Stephen Sauvestre. It became the tallest man-made structure in the world when completed.

Many artists and intellectuals initially criticized the tower’s appearance, while others defended its engineering value. It was intended to be temporary, but its usefulness for radio transmission helped ensure its survival. A later antenna increased its total height beyond the original 300 metres.

The Eiffel Tower remained the world’s tallest structure until New York’s Chrysler Building surpassed it in 1930. It is now one of France’s most recognizable landmarks and receives millions of visitors each year.