A ceramic statue representing the Eiffel Tower landmark in Paris
- Built in 1889 for the Exposition Universelle , the Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel) has become the main symbol of Paris. It is also the most-visted attraction in the world. Buy tickets. The Eiffel Tower is a wrought iron tower that stands 1,063 ft (324 m) tall. It was designed for the Exposition Universelle, a world fair held in Paris in 1889.