Eiffel Tower, Iron tower in Champ de Mars, France
The 330-meter iron structure stands on a square base with its lattice design allowing the tower to withstand substantial wind forces.
Engineer Gustave Eiffel completed the construction for the 1889 World Fair, marking the centennial celebration of the French Revolution.
The metal structure evolved from an industrial marvel into a national emblem, featured in numerous films, photographs, and artworks throughout the decades.
Visitors can access three levels via elevators or stairs, with restaurants located on the first and second floors of the structure.
Maintenance requires 60 tons of paint every seven years to protect the metal structure from weather-related deterioration.
Location: 7th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: January 28, 1887
Architects: Stéphen Sauvestre
Official opening: March 31, 1889
Floors above the ground: 3
Elevators: 8
Height: 330 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Fee: 10-25€
Made from material: wrought iron, steel, puddled iron
Operator: Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel
Part of: banks of the Seine
Address: 5 Tour Eiffel - Parc du Champ-de-Mars, 75007 Paris, France 75007 Paris
Opening Hours: 09:30-23:45; June 21-September 2: 09:00-00:45; July 14,July 15 off
Website: https://toureiffel.paris/it
GPS coordinates: 48.85830,2.29448
Latest update: November 25, 2025 13:27
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Must see
Our beautiful tower, still just as stunning. It's a pity that you can no longer pass underneath without paying the entrance fee.
a must-visit place in Paris!
A must-see if you come to Paris
a must-visit for exploring the capital!
Must see
Our beautiful tower, still just as stunning. It's a pity that you can no longer pass underneath without paying the entrance fee.
a must-visit place in Paris!
A must-see if you come to Paris
a must-visit for exploring the capital!
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