I stand tall and proud in Paris, but I’m not a person. I was built for an exhibition but now I’m a global icon. What am I?
Category: Geography · Difficulty: medium
Hint: I’m made of iron and light up at night.
Answer
Eiffel Tower
Explanation
The Eiffel Tower was constructed for the 1889 Exposition Universelle and has since become a symbol of France.
This is a medium geography riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Eiffel Tower.
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