It is named after the engineer gustave eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889. The eiffel tower is the emblematic monument of paris and one of the most visited sites in the world Here’s all the information you need to make the most of your visit Access, floors, elevators, stairs, prices, timetables and practical tips. Piercing the city skyline, paris' iconic eiffel tower beckons Here's all you need to know to get more from your visit, including how to avoid the queues.
Discover more about paris’s most iconic monument Built for the universal exhibition of 1889, the eiffel tower is undoubtedly ‘the’ symbol of paris The tower is situated in 7th arrondissement, one of the french capital’s chicest districts, and was originally built for the 1889 world’s fair in paris. Guided tour with facilitated access from the ground to the second floor, then down to the 1st floor by the stairs, with an official eiffel tower guide A premium and exclusive tour of the eiffel tower Click on a date to view details of the opening hours on the selected day.
It stands prominently in the parisian skyline and is visible from various parts of the city. The eiffel tower is the most famous monument in paris and symbol of the french capital.
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