7The Eiffel Tower Wasn’t Supposed to Be Permanent

Built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) in Paris, the Eiffel Tower was originally intended to be a temporary structure. Its designer, Gustave Eiffel, envisioned it as a temporary showcase of French engineering meant to stand for only 20 years.

However, due to its utility as a radiotelegraph station in the early 20th century, the Eiffel Tower remained standing, and its unique silhouette has since become one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world.

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