6 Things You Might Not Know About the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower Was Supposed to Be Temporary

Erected in 1889, the famous Tower was built to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution. It was originally given a lifespan of 20 years and was set to be demolished in 1909. However, the French decided to hang on to their precious tower once they realized the value of its radiotelegraph station (which proved very useful during World War I). It has since become a symbol of Parisian pride and a world-recognizable structure.

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