The Eiffel Tower in Paris is one of the world's most well-known and iconic landmarks.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is one of the world's most well-known and iconic landmarks.
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The view of the Eiffel Tower and the Invalides (right) from the observation deck on top of the Montparnasse Tower.
The view of the Eiffel Tower and the Invalides (right) from the observation deck on top of the Montparnasse Tower.
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The tower stands sentinel on the banks of the River Seine with far-reaching views across the rooftops of Paris.
The tower stands sentinel on the banks of the River Seine with far-reaching views across the rooftops of Paris.
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The tower is the centerpiece for the Bastille Day fireworks which mark the storming of the Bastille fortress and prison on July 14, 1789, sparking the French Revolution.
The tower is the centerpiece for the Bastille Day fireworks which mark the storming of the Bastille fortress and prison on July 14, 1789, sparking the French Revolution.
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The tower, built for the Exposition Universelle in 1889, was only supposed to be a temporary structure. It is now part of Paris' fabric.
The tower, built for the Exposition Universelle in 1889, was only supposed to be a temporary structure. It is now part of Paris' fabric.
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Looking northwest the view takes in the Jardins du Trocadero.
Looking northwest the view takes in the Jardins du Trocadero.
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The business district of La Defense can be seen beyond the tower.
The business district of La Defense can be seen beyond the tower.
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The Eiffel Tower is often illuminated in different colors.
The Eiffel Tower is often illuminated in different colors.
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Tourists access the tower via stairs or lifts in the four legs, called "Piliers." For a sporty workout and shorter queues there are 704 steps to Level 2 from where an elevator (separate ticket) propels you to the top.
Tourists access the tower via stairs or lifts in the four legs, called "Piliers." For a sporty workout and shorter queues there are 704 steps to Level 2 from where an elevator (separate ticket) propels you to the top.
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The Champs de Mars stretches out from the base of the tower towards Montparnasse in the southeast.
The Champs de Mars stretches out from the base of the tower towards Montparnasse in the southeast.
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The wrought-iron structure rises above the Seine in this view from the Saint-Jacques Tower.
The wrought-iron structure rises above the Seine in this view from the Saint-Jacques Tower.
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The tower is open all year round and makes for an alluring sight in winter. An ice-skating rink is often set up on the first level.
The tower is open all year round and makes for an alluring sight in winter. An ice-skating rink is often set up on the first level.
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Chef Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred Le Jules Verne restaurant on the second floor hosted French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brigitte Macron, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in July 2017.
Chef Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred Le Jules Verne restaurant on the second floor hosted French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brigitte Macron, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in July 2017.
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Construction began in 1887 and it took two years to complete.
Construction began in 1887 and it took two years to complete.
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The tower rises up. Progress is shown from June 1888 (left) to July 1888 (right).
The tower rises up. Progress is shown from June 1888 (left) to July 1888 (right).
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The Eiffel Tower at the time of Paris Exhibition of 1900.
The Eiffel Tower at the time of Paris Exhibition of 1900.
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