Indeed this fabulous structure is now 125 years old. To think it was meant to be up for just a year or so when originally built. It seems there are several iconic structures around the globe that get built for a particular event and in the end, they become part of a city's history. I have had the joy of visiting the Eiffel Tower several times both during the day and at night. It is such a symbol of Paris.
125 years ago today, the Eiffel Tower was officially completed in Paris after 2 years, 2 months, and 5 days of construction. It stood as the gateway for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) in honor of the 100th anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, and continues to make an impact on the world’s conscious today.
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