The Eiffel Tower (La Tour Eiffel) is one of the iconic structures in the world, visited by over 7
million people annually, making it the most visited paid attraction. The Eiffel Tower is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose organization designed and constructed the tower. He also designed the framework of another popular monument – the Statue of Liberty. An interesting fact about the tower is that Eiffel engraved 72 names of French scientists, mathematicians and engineers on this
.tower to accredit their contributions
Visitors can take the stairs or elevator up to the three levels of observation decks and restaurants in the tower for great views of Paris. The two restaurants in the tower are Le 58 Tour Eiffel and Le Jules Verne. The Eiffel Tower is a world famous landmark that can be seen from all around Paris.
There are around 1,665 steps that lead to the top of the tower. Alternatively, the elevators installed in the tower may be used to reach the top of the tower. There are several lifts in the tower. One of the lifts goes up to the second floor from the ground floor. Two sets of Duo-lifts connect the second floor to the top. There are five more lifts in the tower, one on each pillar and one private lift that leads to the
.“Jules Verne” restaurant
There are three levels in this iron lattice tower for public visits. The third level observatory’s upper platform is at a height of 279.11 m (915.7 ft). You have to climb 300 steps to reach from ground level to the first level. To reach the second level, you have to climb 300 steps from the first level. The third and the highest levels also have stairs, but the public can only access these levels by lift.
The tower has become one of the prominent landmarks of Paris and has also been featured in many movies.
Christmas is the most beautiful time to visit the Eiffel Tower. While the entire city of Paris shines in the Christmas light and the tower sparkles bright at night, this picturesque destination seems magical. Moreover, the seasonal ice skating rinks are installed in Paris during Christmas.
The immense popularity of the Eiffel Tower has generated some of the best gift ideas in the form of the Eiffel Tower favors, figurine, floor lamp, cup holder, bedding, zippo bottle opener, knife, pajamas, charm, pillow, blanket, puzzle, poster, balloons, bracelet, games, cake, centerpieces, etc.
While in Paris, you must visit Louvre Museum, Champ-Elysees, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, and Musee d’Orsay, located near the Eiffel Tower.
Update: On July 10, 2014 the French Police declared the Eiffel Tower and Louvre as the targets of terrorist attacks. They decoded the intecepted messages exchanged between al-Qaeda operatives and Ali M, the 29-year-old butcher which revealed that the Jihadists plot to blow the Eiffel Tower and Louvre.
Eiffel Tower Map
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