Constructed from 1887 to 1889 as the centerpiece of the 1889 World’s Fair. During its construction, the Eiffel Tower surpassed the Washington Monument to become the tallest human-made structure in the world, a title it held for 41 years until the Chrysler Building in New York City was finished in 1930. It was initially criticized for its design and was to be taken down after the fair but now as we all know it is one of the most recognized landmarks in the world.

I was disappointed with the amount of construction that was occurring and is visible when seeing the tower up close.  Once again I think the extra construction occurring on the sites around Paris is in preparation for the upcoming Olympics.