This construction is considered to be one of the modern wonders of the world, as well as the symbol of the united Europe. It was built for the Universal Exhibition in celebration of the French Revolution. The Eiffel Tower is an iron tower situated on the Champ de Mars beside the River Seine in Paris. It is the tallest structure in Paris and lists among the most recognized modern architectural monuments in the world. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, it is a premier tourist destination.
