Eiffel Tower Facts and History

Paris is considered as one of the world’s most romantic cities. There are multiple romantic sites in Paris to make your vacation a memorable one, which includes Jardin du Palais Royal Île de la Cité, Canal St Martin and Pont des Arts. However, no site is more romantic than the view of the majestic Eiffel Tower – sparkling with lights in the night. Be it the benches of Trocadéro Gardens or the area of Parvis du Trocadéro, you would love viewing the Eiffel Tower from wherever you are looking.

The Tower was named after its creator Gustave Eiffel. Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in Paris and one of the tallest in the world. Despite being counted among the World’s tallest buildings it is also famous for its incredible structure. Eiffel Tower, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is 1063 feet in height and is almost 10,000 tons in weight- isn’t that Huge! The whole structure is divided into three levels- the first level has 347 steps, 674 steps are in the second level and 1,710 steps are there to the third level though visitors are only permitted to walk up to the second level.

 Elevator lifts are installed on the second level to take tourists to the top of the tower. Do not be afraid, there are elevators to move you in every level of the structure, though the going up and down from the stairs has its own thrill and adventure. Moving up and down from the stairs will endow you a great workout and will also let you save some cash and time waiting in queues for the elevators.

Further specific reasons for you to visit the Eiffel tower includes

• An Iconic establishment

Eiffel tower is worth visiting because it represents Paris to the core. Certainly, Paris is a land of several architectural wonders that includes beautiful chateaus and museums though the most eminent amongst all is Eiffel tower.

• The History

Construction of this history making tower commenced on January 26, 1887, with thousands of thorns in the way it was completed within just two years on March 31, 1889. Where it was anticipated that is might take more than 5 years to be accomplished. Another interesting history that was depicted is that the tower allowed visitors to use elevators in the early 1900’s.

• A Natural hub for photography

• When you mount the tower you will be having thousands of scenes to capture those are in and outside of the tower. With the mind-boggling height each every corner of te city is visible to your naked eye and is ready to be captured.