The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. Constructed from 1887 to 1889 as the entrance to the 1889 World's Fair, it has become a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world.
The Eiffel Tower stands approximately 330 meters tall, including antennas, making it the tallest structure in Paris. Its height was surpassed by the 350-meter Montparnasse Tower when it was completed in 1973, but the Eiffel Tower remains the tallest accessible structure to the public in the city.
Yes, visitors can ascend the Eiffel Tower. It has three levels open to the public. Tickets can be purchased for the elevator or the stairs. The second floor and the summit offer spectacular panoramic views of Paris.
Tourists can purchase tickets to the Eiffel Tower online through the official website, via an authorized ticket seller, or at the ticket counters at the tower itself, although it is recommended to buy tickets in advance to avoid long waits.
The Eiffel Tower is open every day of the year. The opening times vary depending on the season but typically range from around 9:30 am to 11:45 pm. During peak summer months, the tower may stay open until 12:45 am. It's best to check the official website for current operating hours before planning a visit.
The best time to visit the Eiffel Tower is early in the morning, right when it opens, or late in the evening to catch the sunset and the tower's night-time illuminations. Visiting on a weekday and outside peak tourist seasons (July and August) can also mean fewer crowds.
Yes, there are several dining options available on the Eiffel Tower. The first floor features 58 Tour Eiffel, a brasserie-style restaurant. The second floor is home to the Michelin-starred Le Jules Verne restaurant. Additionally, there are buffets and snack bars on each floor offering quick bites and drinks.
The Eiffel Tower is partially accessible to people with disabilities. Wheelchair users can access the first and second levels via the elevators. Unfortunately, the summit is not wheelchair accessible. There are also reduced rates for disabled visitors and one accompanying person.
Yes, the Eiffel Tower has a nightly light show where the structure is illuminated by 20,000 light bulbs that make it sparkle for five minutes every hour on the hour after dusk until 1 am (2 am in the summer).
The Eiffel Tower was originally criticized by some of Paris's leading artists and intellectuals for its design; it was originally intended to stand for only 20 years before being dismantled; and it sways up to 9 centimeters in the wind. It is also painted every seven years to protect it from rust, requiring about 60 tons of paint.
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