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Eiffel Tower


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A great symbol of Paris, if not of tourism itself, the Eiffel Tower is the magnum opus of engineer Gustave Eiffel. It was built between 1887 and 1889 as an entrance arch for the Exposition Universelle, a fair designed to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the French Revolution. The story goes that when it was first built, many people hated it, calling it a blight on their beautiful city. Now, however, it is not only the tallest structure in Paris and perhaps one of the most iconic images on the planet, but attracts some six and a half million tourists per year (that was the number in 2005, at least). Visitors can climb stairs or take the elevator to the first and second floors, featuring crowded and overpriced restaurants and souvenir shops, and an extra fee takes them to the top, where all the treasures of Paris are spread out far below.

 
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jamalak submitted a review on 2006-05-04 06:11...
I don't really like the Eiffeil Tower, maybe because I see it almost every day. But if you've never been there, you should give it a try: you have a wonderful panorama of Paris from the top. If you want to change a little bit from the usual trip, why not get to the 2nd floor by the steps... I'm sure you won't regret it !