You couldn't possibly visit Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower. Even if you do not want to visit this world famous structure, you will see its top from all over Paris. The tower rises 300 meters tall (984 ft); when it was completed at the end of the nineteenth century it was twice as high as the Washington Monument, at the time the tallest structure in the world.The structure took more than two years to complete. Each one of the about 12,000 iron pieces were designed.
Eiffel Tower in the evening separately to give them exactly the shape needed. All pieces were prefabricated and fit together using approx. seven million nails.
Built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World Fair, held to commemorate the centennial of the Revolution, the Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel) was the world's tallest structure at 1,050 feet (320 m) until Manhattan's Chrysler Building was completed.
Initially opposed by Paris' artistic and literary elite, the Eiffel Tower was almost torn down in 1909. The tower's salvation came when it proved an ideal platform for the antennas needed for the new science of radiotelegraphy.
Today, the highlight of a visit are the views over Paris. When you're done peering upward through the girders, three levels are open to the public.
Just southeast of the Eiffel Tower is a grassy expanse that was once the site of the world's first balloon flights and is now used by teens as a skateboarding arena and by activists stating their views on the current state of France.
Enjoy a delicious 3-course meal at the specially designed, airship-style 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant, on the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower. The elegant restaurant is 95 meters (311 feet) above sea level and 58 meters (190 feet) above ground level, with scenic views over the Seine to the Trocadero from its large picture windows. After dinner, take a one-hour evening cruise on the Seine River and tour Paris' floodlit monuments at night.
After that, tourist can enjoy a spectacular sunset from one the world's most iconic landmarks, the Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel). A skip-the-line ticket means you will avoid the infamously long queues that can normally take up to a couple of hours. The expert guide will explain the fascinating history of this Paris icon as you walk around the first two levels of the Eiffel Tower, with time at the end of your small-group tour to explore the third level. As the sun sets over Paris, enjoy the spectacular views and take advantage of many wonderful photos opportunities.
Enjoy a delicious 3-course meal at the specially designed, airship-style 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant, on the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower. The elegant restaurant is 95 meters (311 feet) above sea level and 58 meters (190 feet) above ground level, with scenic views over the Seine to the Trocadero from its large picture windows. After dinner, take a one-hour evening cruise on the Seine River and tour Paris' floodlit monuments at night.
After that, tourist can enjoy a spectacular sunset from one the world's most iconic landmarks, the Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel). A skip-the-line ticket means you will avoid the infamously long queues that can normally take up to a couple of hours. The expert guide will explain the fascinating history of this Paris icon as you walk around the first two levels of the Eiffel Tower, with time at the end of your small-group tour to explore the third level. As the sun sets over Paris, enjoy the spectacular views and take advantage of many wonderful photos opportunities.
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