In Pics: Paris' 330-Metre-Long Eiffel Tower, Which Was Intended To Last Only 20 Years

Eiffel Tower is among most visited tourist sites

Eiffel Tower in Paris, France is among the most visited tourist sites in the world. It welcomes about 70 lakh visitors each year.

Eiffel Tower currently measures 330 metres

Eiffel Tower currently measures 330 metres after a new digital radio antenna was attached to the top of the Paris monument in 2022.

Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel

Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel for the 'Exposition Universelle' in 1889, which was to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the French Revolution.x

Eiffel Tower was only intended to last 20 years

Only intended to last 20 years, the construction of Eiffel Tower took 2 years, 2 months and 5 days.

Eiffel Tower was tallest man-made structure for 40 years

Eiffel Tower was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over four decades.

Eiffel Tower has been used for broadcast transmissions

Eiffel Tower has been used for broadcast transmissions for more than 100 years, with the height of its pinnacle changing numerous times as aging antennas were replaced.

Eiffel Tower has been repainted 20 times

Eiffel Tower is currently undergoing a repaint in preparation for the 2024 Olympics. It is the 20th time that the Tower is being repainted.