Eiffel Tower (Paris)

Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France
75007 Paris, France
Phone:+33 892 70 12 39
www.tour-eiffel.fr

The Eiffel Tower (French: La Tour Eiffel, [tuʁ ɛfɛl], nickname La dame de fer, the iron lady) is a puddle iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. Built in 1889, it has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest building in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year. Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair. This Parisian landmark named after its engineer designer, Gustave Eiffel, is one of the most recognised structures in the world and is the tallest structure in Paris, and with 200,000,000 having visited the Eiffel Tower since its construction, this monument is the most visited paid monument in Paris and perhaps on Earth.

The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend, by stairs or lift (elevator), to the first and second levels. The stairs are open to the public (€ 5) and ascend to the second level, which is at a height of 115m. The walk from ground level to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. Three lifts (pillars North, East, West) serve the 1st and 2nd floors (€ 8.50). One or two of them, chosen according to the needs of maintenance or safety, may be in operation at any time. The third and highest level is only accessible by lift and must be taken by changing elevators at the second level (€ 14) - stairs exist but they are not usually open for public use. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.


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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_Tower
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Coordinates:  48°51'29"N 2°17'40"E
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  • the most beautiful city in the world!just go there and try to visit him,walking,in the beuttiful lights from a late autumn!
  • Been there. What a great town. The French are nice, so don't believe all the bad press they get. Friendly, helpful, fun people. Go to Paris. =)
  • It's a big fancy tower that was built in the late 1880s to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution.
  • I've been here the other week. It was GREAT. Although the middle kinda creates some kind of wind vortex thing, so the winds in the middle of the Eiffel are very strong. Nevertheless the trip to the top was worth my 11.60 euros. :D
  • I desire to be present there one day to enjoy the marvel thru my own eyes.. Really a great wonder of the world!
  • i feel myself greatful to be there at top of this tower. its a fufilling experience......be there once......feel.
  • my dream place together with my piolo pascual
  • One of the highest tower in twe world
  • I will be going Paris in Dec. 09 - for my company's visit.I hope to visit the tower then!!!
  • I dropped a penny from the top of the Eiffel Tower:)
  • w8r
    did it kill anyone?
  • w8r: Or any two?
  • a beautiful place to be seen
  • nice
  • PARIS - is lovely and beautiful heart touching place ...................
  • WHAT A LOVELY PLACE IS PARIS ISN'T IT ?
  • unforgatble place seeing so nice
  • miss ya tower ;)
  • Simply beautiful, an iconic landmark which is recognized the world over. Perfectly compliments the charismatic and cultured city of Paris. Visiting this great city (bus tours and river cruises) must be combined with a week-long excursion to Disneyland Paris for the perfect vacation.
  • Cool tower
  • Had the great pleasure to visit Paris and the Eiffel tower May 15-18, 2016. The panoramic view from all viewing levels is fantastic. We joined a tour and it was well worth it - very informative from a historical perspective. Any one planning a visit should consider this option.
  • pariṣ.. i'm coming
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