The Eiffel Tower Was Supposed to Be Temporary
The Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 World’s Fair with plans to dismantle it after 20 years. Many Parisians initially hated the structure and called it an eyesore. The tower’s utility as a radio transmission tower during World War I saved it from demolition. Today, this “temporary” structure receives nearly seven million visitors annually and stands as the iconic symbol of Paris.
