Friday: General Knowledge
The Eiffel Tower was originally intended as a temporary exhibit for which event?
Hint: This famous Parisian tower was built to celebrate a major anniversary in French history.… →
The Eiffel Tower was originally constructed as a temporary exhibit for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) in Paris.
The Eiffel Tower was originally constructed as a temporary exhibit for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) in Paris, held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. Designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel, the iron structure was intended to showcase French industrial innovation and architectural prowess. Although it was initially meant to stand for only 20 years, public admiration and its usefulness as a radiotelegraphy station saved it from demolition. Today, the Eiffel Tower is an iconic symbol of Paris and one of the most visited monuments in the world, far surpassing its original purpose.
