Eiffel Tower
Label : Top Attraction
Tags : Monument
Timings : 9:15 AM - 10:45 PM
Time Required : 2-3 Hours
Iron Lady
Eiffel Tower, Paris Overview
Stretched high in the skies of Paris, the iconic Eiffel Tower is probably the most well-known symbol of the country, France. It is located on the Champ de Mars space and hosts the visitors on its three levels. At evening show it sparkles in its beautiful lights for about 5 minutes every hour.
The tower has three levels - with restaurants on the first two floors and the observation deck on the third. Built initially as a temporary structure, the tower is at present amongst the most visited sites in the world and has turned into a celebrated example of a one-off style of architecture. The Eiffel Tower is to Paris, what the Statue of Liberty is to New York or the Big Ben is to London. Built to honour the centenary of the French Revolution, this 300 ft. marvel was supposed to be a temporary installation in the Universal Exposition of 1889 but the ‘Iron Lady’ still stands tall today despite the initial oppositions. The city officials recognised its worth as a radio-telegraph station now it is one of the busiest tourist attractions in the French capital.
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Tips While Visiting the Eiffel Tower
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Pre-book your tickets months in advance.
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Also book tickets online to avoid rush once at the tower.
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Pick a feasible time to visit the tower between daylight and night time so that you can get to see the beauty of both worlds.
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If you want to skip the long lines to the elevator, take the stairs. Additionally, you get to witness beautiful views of the city if you choose the stairway.
History of the Eiffel Tower
The design of Gustave Eiffel was chosen for the ‘iron structure’ to be built on Champ de Mars to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. This installation was meant to be a temporary one, intended for the 1889 Universal Exposition but it still continues to grace the skyline of Paris. The Eiffel Tower initially met with a lot of criticism from the artist community with concerns about the structure ruining the skyline aesthetics of Paris.
It later played a vital role in military communications during World War I, serving as a radio antenna tower and thereby making it an essential part of French history.
Timings for the Eiffel Tower
Elevator in use:
9:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Staircase in use:
9:30 AM to 10:45 PM
Tickets for the Eiffel Tower
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ADULTS | AGE 12 - 24 | AGE (4 - 11)/ DISABLED |
INFANTS (BELOW 4) |
| LIFT ACCESS UPTO 2nd FLOOR | EUR 18.10 | EUR 9 | EUR 4.50 | Free |
| LIFT ACCESS UPTO TOP FLOOR | EUR 28.30 | EUR 14.10 | EUR 7.10 | Free |
| STAIR ACCESS TO 2nd FLOOR | EUR 11.30 | EURO 5.60 | EUR 2.80 | Free |
| STAIR ACCESS TO 2nd FLOOR + LIFT | EUR 21.50 | EUR 10.70 | EUR 5.40 | Free |
How To Reach Eiffel Tower
By Bus: Take the bus on Line 82 or 42.
By Boat: You can also reach here by boat along the Seine through Batobus Tour Eiffel which takes about 4 minutes to get to the tower.
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