Paris. Eiffel Tower
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| Shadow of the Eiffel Tower. Picture is taken from the Tower itself in May, 2010 |
The Eiffel Tower (French name: La Tour Eiffel) is the most recognizable structures in the world and true landmark of Paris and France in whole. The tower is named after its designer Gustav Eiffel.
It has also nickname "La dame de fer" that in French means the iron lady. This nickname is very sufficient to this construction because it is made by joining together more than 18000 pieces of puddle iron using 2,500,000 rivets.
The tower is 324 in height and is the tallest building in Paris. The Eiffel Tower is the most-visited paid monument in the world. Millions of tourists visit it every year. Ten years ago (in 2002) the tower was visited by 200,000,000st guest. Standard prices for tickets are: 13.5 Euro for Adults, 11.5 Euro for youth (between 12-24), 9.5 Euro for children under 11 years.
Because of its location and height the Eiffel Tower is seeable almost from every part of city.
It is better to visit the tower in sunny morning. As better is weather as better chance you have to see the city.
Why morning? Because in the morning there are less people in the line. So, it is recommended to come to the tower 30 minutes before its opening. The tower is opened every day from 9.30 a.m. to 11 p.m., but from 17 June to 28 August it opens at 9 a.m.
At the entrance of the tower you can purchase souvenires (mostly little statues of the tower) offered by emigrants. There are the towers in various size. The most little one costs 1 Euro, but if you bargain well you can get 2 for 1 Euro.
Everywhere in the city you can also buy the little statues of the Eiffel Tower. However the best price is offered either at the entrance of the Tower or at the surrounding territory of "Trocadero Metro" station.
Trocadero is one of the best places in Paris from which you can enjoy view of the Eiffel Tower especially in the night. However if you dislike the tower like famous writer Guy de Maupassant you have to stay on the tower as long as it is possible. As it is known Gut de Maupassant claimed that we hated the tower; at the same time almost every day he ate a lunch in the tower's restaurant. When he was asked why, he answered that it was the only place in Paris where he could not see the tower.
From the tower you can enjoy with amassing views of Paris. You can see almost all sights of the city. That is why it is recommended to visit the tower after seeing some other places of Paris. Parisians say that there is 360o panoramic view.
There are some shops, cafes and restaurant inside the tower, but I found all of them overpriced. On the other hand, as it was mentioned above, it is the most-visited paid monument in the world, so do not be surprised about prices - if you are not going to spent money, you can just enjoy perfect views and take photos.
It is better to visit the tower in sunny morning. As better is weather as better chance you have to see the city.
Why morning? Because in the morning there are less people in the line. So, it is recommended to come to the tower 30 minutes before its opening. The tower is opened every day from 9.30 a.m. to 11 p.m., but from 17 June to 28 August it opens at 9 a.m.
Everywhere in the city you can also buy the little statues of the Eiffel Tower. However the best price is offered either at the entrance of the Tower or at the surrounding territory of "Trocadero Metro" station.
Trocadero is one of the best places in Paris from which you can enjoy view of the Eiffel Tower especially in the night. However if you dislike the tower like famous writer Guy de Maupassant you have to stay on the tower as long as it is possible. As it is known Gut de Maupassant claimed that we hated the tower; at the same time almost every day he ate a lunch in the tower's restaurant. When he was asked why, he answered that it was the only place in Paris where he could not see the tower.
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| Sacre-Coeur from the Eiffel Tower. |
There are some shops, cafes and restaurant inside the tower, but I found all of them overpriced. On the other hand, as it was mentioned above, it is the most-visited paid monument in the world, so do not be surprised about prices - if you are not going to spent money, you can just enjoy perfect views and take photos.
These are some photos I took from the Eiffel Tower:
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| The Arc de Triomphe from the Eiffel Tower |
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| Louvre from the Eiffel Tower |
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