Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower (French: Tour Eiffel) is an iron tower built on the Champ de Mars beside the River Seine in Paris. It is the tallest structure in Paris and among the most recognized symbols in the world. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, it is a premier tourist destination.

Architect: Gustave Eiffel.
Date: 1887 to 1889.
Style: structural expressionist Victorian Industrial.
Construction: steel 300 m (985 ft) tall.
Type: Tower built for 1889 World Exposition Monument.
Location: Avenue Gustave Eiffel, by the river Seine.