Eiffel Tower

It was constructed to serve as the grand centerpiece and entrance arch for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World's Fair). The fair was held in Paris to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.

The wrought-iron lattice tower stands approximately 330 meters (1,083 feet) tall, including its antennas. Its height can actually fluctuate by up to 15 centimeters depending on the temperature, as the iron expands in the summer heat.

The tower is named after Gustave Eiffel, whose civil engineering company designed and built the massive structure. The original concept, however, was actually devised by two senior engineers working for his firm, Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier.

Yes, the tower is currently home to the famous Michelin-starred restaurant Le Jules Verne, located on the second floor. There is also a champagne bar located at the very top of the structure.