Here are 10 facts about the Eiffel Tower:
1. **Height**: The Eiffel Tower stands at 330 meters (1,083 feet), making it the tallest structure in Paris.
2. **Construction**: It was completed in 1889 for the Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.
3. **Designer**: The tower was designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel and his company.
4. **Materials**: It is made of wrought iron and consists of over 18,000 individual pieces held together by 2.5 million rivets.
5. **Visitor Access**: The Eiffel Tower has three levels accessible to visitors, with restaurants on the first two levels and an observation deck on the top level.
6. **Initial Reception**: Many Parisians initially disliked the design, considering it an eyesore, and there were plans to dismantle it after 20 years.
7. **Use as a Broadcast Tower**: The Eiffel Tower is used for radio and television broadcasting, which contributed to its preservation.
8. **Tourist Attraction**: It is one of the most visited monuments in the world, attracting millions of tourists each year.
9. **Expansion**: The tower can expand by about 15 cm (6 inches) during hot weather due to thermal expansion of the iron.
10. **Historical Significance**: The Eiffel Tower was the tallest man-made structure in the world until the Chrysler Building was completed in New York City in 1930.
