The Eiffel Tower Reviews

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...