The World’s Fair is the largest expo designed to showcase national achievements and inventions. Each time the World’s Fair is hosted, it goes to a different country, so they can join in on the celebrations. Besides the excitement that comes with hosting the World’s Fair, many governments like to build a special attraction for the fair grounds. And even though these attractions are only supposed to be temporary, several of the World’s Fair structures are still up today!
World’s Fair Structures #5 – Atomium
When Brussels, Belgium, hosted the World’s Fair back in 1958, they constructed the Atomium to be displayed. This unique structure that looks like an atom actually has the spears serving as rooms for expo visitors during the fair. This structure still stands tall in Brussels and is still open for the public to go inside and get an amazing view!
World’s Fair Structures #4 – Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, which was originally built for the 1929 World’s Fair is a breathtaking water display that combines water, music, and light to put on an amazing water show. This fountain puts on a spectacular show every half hour, day or night. So during your travel take time to relax and enjoy the beauty that Barcelona, Spain, has to offer.
World’s Fair Structures #3 – Unisphere
Commissioned for the New York World’s Fair of 1964 in New York City, this globe has become iconic for N.Y.C. This giant stainless steel world features all of the continents as they left the WW2 era behind. The Unisphere is now a go-to tourist spot for people visiting New York and it has been featured in many movies such as Black Rain, Men In Black, and Iron Man 2.
#2 – China Pavilion
Shanghai, China hosted the World’s Fair in 2010, and built the China Pavilion to showcase at the event. With this pavilion being China’s largest one, many tourists like to go and visit it. This building is now used as the China Art Museum. So make sure to add this pavilion to your list of must-visit places to see some of China’s best architecture.
#1 – Eiffel Tower
One of France’s most iconic landmarks was built for the 1889 World’s Fair. The Eiffel Tower is known worldwide as a go-to place for couples. This structure is featured in many movies that take place in Paris to show off the beautiful design. Though only built for the World’s Fair this is now a top place for people to visit and get a breathtaking view of Paris.