10The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower, designed by Gustave Eiffel and completed in 1889 for the World’s Fair, remains Paris’s most iconic symbol. Standing at 1,083 feet, this iron lattice tower is an architectural and engineering feat. Initially met with criticism, it has since become one of the most visited structures in the world. Visitors can take an elevator to the top for a stunning panoramic view of the city. With its skeletal framework and enduring silhouette, the Eiffel Tower is a perfect marriage of form and function, embodying French industrial innovation.
