The Eiffel Tower, an iconic symbol of France and one of the most famous landmarks in the world, was officially inaugurated on March 31, 1889, in Paris. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, the tower was constructed as the entrance arch for the 1889 World’s Fair, also known as the Exposition Universelle, which celebrated the centennial of the French Revolution. Standing at 984 feet (300 meters) tall, the Eiffel Tower held the title of the tallest man-made structure in the world until the completion of the Chrysler Building in New York City in 1930. Today, it remains one of the most visited monuments globally, attracting millions of tourists annually.