The Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark and tourist attraction in Paris, France, known around the world for its distinctive design and engineering. Here is a brief history of the tower:

The Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 World’s Fair, which was held in Paris to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. It was designed by Gustave Eiffel, a French engineer who had already gained fame for designing a number of bridges and other structures.

Construction of the tower began in 1887 and took just over two years to complete. The tower was built using over 18,000 iron pieces, which were assembled on site using more than two and a half million rivets.

At the time of its construction, the Eiffel Tower was the tallest man-made structure in the world, standing at 324 meters (1,063 feet) tall. It held this title until the Chrysler Building was completed in New York City in 1930.

Originally, the Eiffel Tower was intended to be a temporary structure, designed to be dismantled after the World’s Fair was over. However, its popularity as a tourist attraction and its importance as a communications tower (it was used to transmit radio signals and later television signals) ensured that it would remain standing.

Today, the Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world and a symbol of Paris. It attracts millions of visitors each year, who come to climb to the top for spectacular views of the city, or simply to admire its unique and striking design. The tower has also been featured in countless movies, books, and other works of art, cementing its place in popular culture.