The most famous man-made landmark in the world is generally considered to be the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, though several contenders compete for that title depending on survey and region. The Eiffel Tower, built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel for the World's Fair, is 330 meters tall, made of iron, and is globally recognized as symbol of Paris and France, attracting nearly 7 million visitors annually and appearing in countless movies, photos, and artworks. Other top contenders for most famous man-made landmark include the Great Wall of China, which is over 13,000 miles long and visible as massive fortification, the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor symbolizing freedom, the Colosseum in Rome representing ancient Roman engineering, the Taj Mahal in India representing Mughal architecture, and the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt as ancient wonders. However, in global recognition surveys, the Eiffel Tower consistently ranks number one as most identifiable man-made structure because its silhouette is instantly recognizable worldwide even by children. It has become universal symbol for travel, romance, and engineering achievement. The Eiffel Tower's fame is enhanced by its location in Paris, the world's most visited city, its illumination at night, and its frequent use in media. While Great Wall and Statue of Liberty are also extremely famous, Eiffel Tower edges them in global instant recognition polls.
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