Audio GuideEiffel Tower

Tour Eiffel

Gustave Eiffel's iconic, wrought-iron 1889 tower, with steps and elevators to observation decks.

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The Eiffel Tower is a striking landmark built for the eighteen eighty-nine Exposition Universelle, which celebrated the one-hundredth anniversary of the French Revolution. Originally designed as the centerpiece for this world fair, the tower was met with criticism from artists and intellectuals, yet it has grown to become one of Paris’s most beloved monuments.

Constructed using a unique iron lattice design, the tower stands nearly three hundred thirty meters tall and features a stable structure that withstands even strong winds. Gustave Eiffel, the visionary behind the tower, personally added a touch of intimacy by creating a small apartment on the top level where famous guests once visited. Today, visitors explore three distinct levels, each offering panoramic views of Paris along with dining experiences in notable restaurants, including the Michelin-starred venue on the second floor.

Over time, the Eiffel Tower has played an important role in scientific experiments and broadcasting, serving as a platform for early meteorological studies and radio transmissions. It has been a stage for daring feats and record-setting events, contributing further to its legendary status. Nightly illuminations and special light displays during national celebrations and major sporting events add to its magical atmosphere.

As a cultural symbol, the Eiffel Tower inspires films, literature, and art, and remains a proud emblem of French engineering and modern innovation in the heart of Paris.

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