Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower (French: Tour Eiffel, [tuʀ ɛfɛl]) is a 19th century iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris that has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The Eiffel Tower, which is the tallest building in Paris, is the single most visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was bu... more

Time zone(s):

Architect:

Opened:

  • Mar 31, 1889

Floors:

  • 3

Height With Antenna/spire:

  • 324 m (1060 ft )

Also known as:

  • Tour Eiffel,
  • Eiffel tower

Architecture

Address

Eiffel Tower Address

Champ de Mars
Paris Paris

Architecture Firm:

Engineering Firm:

Construction Started:

  • Jan 28, 1887

Closed:

  • Mar 31, 1889

Structural Height:

  • 300.65 m (986.38 ft )

Construction Cost:

Currency Amount
  • 8,500,000
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Tourist attraction

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Paris

Paris (pronounced /ˈpærɪs/ in English, [paʁi]  ( listen) in French) is the capital of France and the country's most populous city. It is situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region (also known as the "Paris Region"; French: Région parisienne). The city...
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Location

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  • 48.85839
  • 2.2946
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