EIFFEL TOWER

EIFFEL TOWER :

The Eiffel Tower is the icon of Paris and France - and one of the most recognizable structures on earth.The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 for an international exhibition in Paris, France and named for its builder, Gustave Eiffel.Some people back then thought it was hedious. One sarcastic critic famously said he liked being on the Eiffel Tower because "it's the only place in Paris where I cannot see it".

The Eiffel Tower instantly became the world's tallest man-made structure. It broke the record held for over 4400 years by the Khufu Pyramid in Egypt (only to lose it 41 years later to the Chrysler Building in Manhattan).The monument came close to being razed in 1909 when its city permit expired. It was saved because the radio antennae on top of the structure was deemed essential.

You can reach the first and second observation level by stairs or elevator. The third level is accessible only by elevator.Elevator wait lines (especially for the third level) can be excruciatingly long during the summer tourist season. Be the first in line when the gates open in the morning or arrive after 6 pm. It also helps to avoid weekends.The best photo location for a full-view shot of the Eiffel Tower is from the Place du Trocadero terrace across the Seine River.