When was the Eiffel Tower built?
Quick Answer
The Eiffel Tower was built between 1887 and 1889, completed in just 2 years, 2 months, and 5 days. Standing 330 meters tall, it was originally meant to be temporary for the 1889 World's Fair.
The Full Story
Construction of the Eiffel Tower began on January 28, 1887, and was completed on March 31, 1889 — in time for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) celebrating the French Revolution's centennial. Designed by Gustave Eiffel's engineering company, it used 7,300 tonnes of puddled iron, 2.5 million rivets, and required 300 workers. At 330 meters (with antenna), it was the tallest man-made structure in the world until the Chrysler Building in 1930. Originally planned for demolition after 20 years, it was saved because of its value as a radio transmission antenna. Today it attracts approximately 7 million visitors per year and is repainted every 7 years using 60 tonnes of paint.
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