Originally Planned for Barcelona:
Eiffel Tower was first designed for Spain
Built in Just Two Years:
Construction completed in record time, 1887-1889
18,038 Iron Parts:
Tower assembled from over 18,000 individual pieces
Changes Color Annually:
Repainted every seven years to maintain appearance
Hosted World’s Fair in 1889:
Unveiled during the Exposition Universelle in Paris
Initial Public Criticism:
Many artists and intellectuals initially opposed its design
Radio Transmission Pioneer:
First major structure to broadcast radio waves
Over 7 Million Visitors Annually:
One of the most-visited monuments globally
Height Variations:
Grows about 6 inches in summer heat
Used as a Scientific Laboratory:
Conducted numerous experiments and scientific research
Secret Apartment Inside:
Eiffel had a private apartment at the top
2.5 Million Lights:
Illuminated by a dazzling 2.5 million lightbulbs
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