1. Melanie Beran 8th Period 4/6/2017
Eiffel Tower
Melanie Beran
8th Period
4/6/2017

2. Who built it? Built by Gustave Eiffel
Over 100 builders submitted designs
Eiffel’s worker, Maurice Koechlin, really came up with the design

3. What is it? Monument to celebrate France’s 100 Year of Independence
Made of iron
Over 980 (98 stories) feet tall

4. Where is it? Paris, France Millions of tourists visit Paris every year
Located in the western side of the city

5. When was it built? Built in 1889 Took over 2 years to complete
Premiered at the World Fair in Paris

6. Why was it built? Built to honor France’s 100 Years of Independence
The French flag was flown at the top to celebrate France and the tower’s completion.
Was supposed to be temporary

7. My Opinion Many artists in Paris hated the design
It is a famous landmark in the City of Lights!