The Eiffel Tower is easily one of the world's most recognizable buildings, but why was it built? Was it built for the sole purpose of being beautiful? The answer is "sort of" and things article will explain it all. Pro Tip: Planning your trip to the Eiffel Tower in Paris? Bookmark this post in your browser so you can easily find it when you're in the city. Check out our guide to Paris … [Read more...] about Why Was the Eiffel Tower Built?