The Eiffel Tower was originally intended for the city of Paris, France, where it was eventually built. The tower was designed by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel, and was constructed between 1887 and 1889 as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair, which was held in Paris to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. The Eiffel Tower was initially met with some controversy and criticism from the public, but it has since become one of the most iconic landmarks in the world and a symbol of Paris.