Eiffel Tower

Introduction

The Eiffel Tower is the most famous landmark of Paris and all of France. This towering steel-truss tower standing on the Champ de Mars by the Seine has long transcended being a mere building to become the eternal symbol of romantic Paris and France. Designed and built by the team of engineer Gustave Eiffel, it was erected for the 1889 Paris World Expo and was the tallest man-made structure in the world when completed. Built entirely of openwork steel trusses, with its elegant curves, precise structure and commanding presence, it has withstood the years to become a masterpiece joining engineering and aesthetics, and the undisputed number-one landmark of Paris. The tower has several viewing levels; visitors take an elevator or climb the steps—from the observation level you look down on elegant Paris unfolding at your feet: the Seine winding through the city, avenues crisscrossing, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Sacré-Cœur and other landmarks scattered about, the whole city's magnificent panorama in view. After dark, the tower sparkles with glittering lights, becoming the most moving sight in Paris' night sky. Whether gazing at its elegant silhouette from afar, climbing to overlook the whole city, or quietly looking up from the lawn below, the Eiffel Tower, with its unique charm, expresses the romance of Paris and the flair of France. Explore Paris, pay homage to and ascend this world-famous Eiffel Tower, and overlook the magnificent panorama of the romantic capital—an unmissable number-one sight of Paris.

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