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THE CORRECT ANSWER: The Eiffel Tower

A true icon of France and its capital, the “Iron Lady” was not destined to survive after the Universal Exhibition of 1889.Designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution, this audacious 324-meter-high metal structure initially sparked strong criticism from intellectuals and artists of the time, who considered it unsightly. However, its technological usefulness, notably as a giant antenna for radio and military transmissions, made it possible to avoid its initially planned demolition after twenty years. Today, it is one of the most visited monuments in the world, welcoming millions of tourists each year.Its puddled iron architecture, composed of more than 18,000 parts assembled by 2.5 million rivets, remains a feat of engineering which magnificently symbolizes the transition to the modern industrial era and French cultural influence internationally.