The significant building completed in Paris in 1889 for the Exposition Universelle was the Eiffel Tower. Designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was originally criticized by some Parisians but has since become one of the most iconic structures in the world. Standing at 300 meters (984 feet) tall, it was the tallest man-made structure until the completion of the Chrysler Building in New York in 1930. The Eiffel Tower symbolizes French innovation and the spirit of the Belle Époque era. Today, it attracts millions of visitors annually and serves as a cultural landmark, embodying Parisian art, architecture, and history in the heart of France.