An icon of Paris
A massive edifice that towers over the skyline of Paris, the Eiffel Tower was officially opened to the public on this day 134 years ago. On May 6, members of the public trudged up the stairs — because the lifts were not ready — all the way to the top. It took two years, two months and five days to erect the structure, which was meant to celebrate 100 years of the French Revolution. Here are some fun facts about this magnificent historical building that is one of the world’s top tourist attractions. Scroll through the slides to find out more.