4It Was Once the Tallest Structure in the World
When it was completed in 1889, the Eiffel Tower was the tallest man-made structure in the world, standing at 984 feet (300 meters). It held this title for 41 years, until the completion of the Chrysler Building in New York City in 1930. Despite being overtaken by other skyscrapers, the Eiffel Tower remains the tallest structure in Paris and a landmark in architectural achievement. The tower’s lattice structure was groundbreaking at the time, allowing it to be light, strong, and weather-resistant.
