To mark the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, Paris hosted the 1889 World’s Fair (Exposition Universelle). Hoping to be considered for the high-profile project, artists from around the ...

The Eiffel Tower is a world-famous landmark located in Paris, France. It was built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) to commemorate the centennial of the French ...

1. The tower was built as an entrance arch for the 1889 World’s Fair. To mark the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, Paris hosted the 1889 World’s Fair (Exposition Universelle).