The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark located in Paris, France, and is one of the most famous buildings in the world. It was built in 1887-1889 and is 324 meters high, making it the tallest building in the world at that time.

1. Construction History

The construction of the Paris Tower began in 1887 and took more than two years to complete, and was opened to the public during the 1889 World's Fair.

2. Construction characteristics

The Eiffel Tower is made of an iron frame, divided into four levels, with a total weight of 15,000 tons. 18,038 iron plates and 25,000 rivets were used in its construction.

3. Ways to visit

Visitors can take an elevator or walk up to the top of the tower to enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Paris. There are also restaurants, gift stores and other facilities inside the tower.

4. Functional use

The Paris Tower was originally designed as a transitional building to host exhibitions during the 1889 World's Fair.

Today it has become a famous tourist attraction, city landmark, and communication tower. The Eiffel Tower has become one of the most popular attractions in Paris and is visited by millions of tourists every year.

It is known as one of the "wonders of the world" and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The people of Paris are proud to consider it as the symbol of the city and it is a must-see attraction when visiting France.

Since the Eiffel Tower was inaugurated in 1889, many taller buildings have appeared around the world, all of which are landmarks of the city.

1. One World Trade Center: Located in Manhattan, New York, USA, it reaches a height of 541 meters, making it one of the tallest buildings in the United States and the Western Hemisphere.

2. Shanghai Tower: located in Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China, with a height of 632 meters, is the second tallest building in the world.

3. Abu Dhabi Tower: located in downtown Dubai, UAE, with a height of 828 meters, it is currently the tallest building in the world.

4. Taipei 101: Located in Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan, with a height of 509 meters, it was the world's tallest building from 2004 to 2010.

With the continuous exploration of high-rise buildings and the improvement of construction level, there are more and more super tall buildings, showing the charm and prosperity of the city.