The Eiffel Tower

I would say everyone knows the Eiffel Tower but I don't think everyone knows the details and history of it. The Eiffel Tower (in French: "La Tour Eiffel")  is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France . It was named after Gustavo Eiffel, whose company built and designed the tower. The construction was started in 1887 and ended in 1889.  Because of the addition of the antenna atop the Eiffel Tower in 1957, it is now taller than the Chrysler Building by 17 ft (5.2 meters).When the construction was ended, the Eiffel Tower was used as an entrance arch to 1889's world fair.  It was initially criticized by some of France's leading artists and intellectuals for its design, size and being ahead of its time in terms of looks. But now it has become a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world.

The Eiffel Tower as seen from
the Champ de Mars