Paris, France 27 November 2015 Built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, the Eiffel Tower stands to this day Paris’ symbol architectural and technological prowess—a defining moment of the industrial era for France. The Eiffel tower measures 324 m high, equipped with 20,000 bulbs (5,000 bulbs in each side) that sparkle for five continue reading : Eiffel Tower