The anniversary of the Eiffel Tower

This past Monday, the symbol of France - the Eiffel Tower - noted the 125 anniversary of its discovery. Every year, look at the "old lady" millions of visitors from around the world. It is worth recalling that the original metal tower was a temporary structure of the World Expo 1889 and the plan is ready to be demolished after 20 years. Over time, it began to be used as a transmitter of the wireless telegraph. In addition, from the start of construction Eiffel Tower gained unexpected popularity, although the intellectuals of the time was dissatisfied rough draft of Gustave Eiffel. Fortunately, the government did not go to the provocation and left a 300-meter beauty, which still pleases residents and visitors to Paris.