Opening of the Eiffel Tower

Date: May 6, 1889 • Location: Vanves, France

The Eiffel Tower is officially opened to the public at the Universal Exposition in Paris.

The Eiffel Tower is a lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in France's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.