The Eiffel Tower is for sure one of the most iconic attractions in Paris, pulling in an astounding 7 million people to it every year. Throughout the years, the Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of heritage for France and Paris. The Tower was only meant to be temporary in the beginning, so no one could've ever imagined it would turn into what it is today. But how did it all start?
The Eiffel Tower was built out of a competition to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the French Revolution. Out of 107 designs, the one chosen was Gustave Effeil's. He had two engineers to help him, Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier. The construction of the Tower, however, was not welcomed with open arms. Many people voiced their concerns with building an iron tower in the heart of Paris because it would ruin the aesthetic nature of Paris itself. But even though the project had it's many haters, the Tower officially started being built in January 1887 and was inaugurated on March 31, 1889. The license for the Tower would only last for 20 years and it was meant to be followed by immediate destruction. However, approximately 2 million people visited the Eiffel Tower throughout those years and it became a symbol of the French industrial power. The real nail in the coffin for the Tower to stay was it's usefulness during the First World War, as it was being used as a radio antenna tower. It was first used for the military and then permanently used for radiotelegraphy communications. The Eiffel Tower has become an iconic symbol for Paris as the yard in front of the tower is filled with people every single day. Back then no one wanted the Eiffel Tower to stay, now a days no one can imagine Paris without it. Pictures of my visit to the Eiffel Tower are below!
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