Eiffel Tower 艾菲爾鐵塔

It’s known as one of the most famous landmarks in the world, there is no structure that has ever been built like the Eiffel Tower. The tower is 984 feet high and one of the tallest buildings in the world. The view of Paris from the tower is a definitely must see if you are in Europe.


It’s not the tallest structure in the world, nor is it the oldest, but it’s probably the most easily-recognized construction in the world – and perhaps the favorite of many travelers. You can find replicas of the Eiffel Tower from Las Vegas to Almaty, Kazakhstan – and if imitation isn’t the best compliment, it surely shows that architect Gustave Eiffel hit upon crowd-pleaser!
And if you’d like to pay your respects to Mr. Eiffel and thank him for designing this iconic Parisian landmark, you can visit his grave – one of many famous graves in Paris!
If you’re planning a trip to Paris, you’ll be happy to know that the Eiffel Tower is open seven days a week throughout the year. Even though the hours may change slightly during the winter months, you can visit the Eiffel Tower night or day. Get there early in the morning, 9:30 am in the winter months and 9 am in the summer months to beat the rush, or wait until sunset when crowds diminish and the tower takes on a nighttime allure.

The Eiffel Tower 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[10] and the most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair.

The tower stands 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building. During its construction, the Eiffel Tower surpassed the Washington Monument to assume the title of the tallest man-made structure in the world, a title it held for 41 years, until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in 1930. However, due to the addition, in 1957, of the antenna atop the Eiffel Tower, it is now taller than the Chrysler Building. Not including broadcast antennas, it is the second-tallest structure in France, after the Millau Viaduct.
The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend, by stairs or lift, to the first and second levels. The walk from ground level to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is accessible only by elevator. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.
The tower has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France, often in the establishing shot of films set in the city.