The Eiffel Tower Review Summary
Viewpoints world travelers agree that The Eiffel Tower in Paris, built in 1889, is a site to see! “Something about the tower seems to turn everyone into romantics.” Standing at 1,052 feet tall, the Eiffel Tower can be seen from almost any location in the city. Visitors can also ride up to various levels inside the tower for a “panoramic view of Paris where on a clear day you can see 40 miles” and plenty of picture taking opportunities. Reviewers warn that it does get crowded, especially on the weekends, so try to plan an off-time to visit. “Make sure you put this on your list of places you must see in your lifetime.” Can’t make it to Paris just yet? Then visit the smaller version of the tower in Las Vegas! If you really love the Eiffel Tower, why not build the whole thing out of Legos!
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Most HelpfulFavorable Review
Coming out of the Metro stop nearest our hotel in Paris I looked to the left and saw the ultimate icon of this beautiful city: The Eiffel Tower. It seemed that we could see the Eiffel Tower from wherever we were, as long as we were out of the Metro and above ground! On our four day trip to Paris, I made...
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Most HelpfulCritical Review
Bottom-Line: If you are planning a trip to Paris, France, do put the Eiffel Tower on your list of must visits if only to say you touched it.
There is a reason Paris, France is often called the "City of Lights," and heralded as "the" place for lovers and aspiring artists and writers; the city is without...
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The Eiffel Tower Ratings and Reviews
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The Eiffel Tower, who can think of Paris without it coming to mind? And it is a magnificent sight! The first memory I have of it I was only 4 and it seemed sooooo big, funny thing is, it still is!
A LITTLE HISTORY
The Eiffel Tower, was constructed from January 1887 to March 1889 taking two years, two months and five days to complete. It was built for the 1889 Universal Expedition and the French Revolution Centennial. The design was the winning entry out of 700 worldwide proposals.
The architect was Stephen Sauvestre, the engineers were Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier and Gustave Eiffel was the...
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I've been to many attractions that are impressive to see, both man made and natural, and this blew them all away. It's sheer size and artistic presence just astounded me. Pictures really don't do it justice.
Many times when you see a major tourist attraction, like the Grand Canyon or Mount Rushmore, they do have the instant wow factor, but they weren't anything to the Eiffel Tower. Maybe it's the combination of Paris and everything about that great city that just adds to the experience.
Make sure you put this on your list of places you must see in your lifetime. Don't worry about the...
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Ahhh Paris.... the fresh bread, the stinky cheese, the sound of french accents everywhere you turn! Perhaps the most iconic part of Paris is Le Tour Eiffel. This is a must see. I would recommend stopping by around dusk and heading to the second level to watch the city lights come on. Then, grab a bottle of wine and a blanket and find a spot on the lawn to watch locals at play. They'll be music, acrobats, and plenty of friendly conversation. Most travelers don't know that this is where Parisians come to relax after a hard day's work. You'll be amazed at the number of people that travel to this spot...
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Notice how many Parisians and how few tourists are doing the same.
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The Eiffel Tower is a place you must visit if in Paris, France. It is a beautiful historic landmark. We were there on a beautiful September day.
There were many people but we managed to enter the elevator in a short time. The elevator is glass enclosed so you can see all around as it rises. My only warning is that if you have a fear of heights, just close your eyes until you get to the top. It is definitely a dizzying experience. Once at the top, the view is spectacular. You can see all over Paris and it is so romantic.
"A View to a Kill", a James Bond movie, had the Eiffel Tower as a back drop....
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The Eiffel Tower has meant PARIS! to me all of my life. Once I finally saw it with my own eyes, I knew I'd finally made it to the city I'd dreamed about since I was a little girl. My husband took me to Paris for our 20th anniversary and it really was a dream come true. I loved seeing the tower from different places in the city. And I loved eating at Altitude 95 in the Tower where we had a window table and watched the sun set over the... review »
Paris is a great city, and the Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris. The first trip I made to Paris, I looked at the tower from the bottom because the line was long and there were other things to see. This was not a bad decision, and is something I recommend if you are tight on time.
The second time around, I decided to take the trip to the top. It was a slightly overcast day in September, and the line wasn't too bad.
I went up on all three levels, and took pictures from each direction on each level. Overall, the view is the same from each level, with the things that you see getting smaller...
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If you are debating whether to go all the way to the top, it isn't worth it for the view. The second plateform is good enough. However, you may consider it worth doing just to say that you did. Just know that it can get crowded up there.
And one last hint for the romantics considering proposing: those platforms are very corwded, very public places. It could be a LOOOOONG ride down... review »
Despite its epic nature, the Eifel Tower also has its drawbacks. Long lines can form during the summer months and during the weekends in Spring and Autumn. Reserving your ticket over the internet can save you alot of queueing time!
Also make sure that you use the elevator to go up. Allthough it might sound cool to proclaim back home that you "climbed" the Eifel Tower, you will regret it once you start... review »
