It is the fifth time that I travel to Paris And if there is a monument that no matter how many times I go, it never ceases to surprise me, it is the Torre Eiffel.
Day or night, from above or from below, you will definitely always be stuck looking at it.
As curious facts, I will tell you that this impressive Meccano is made up of more than 18.000 pieces of wrought iron and two and a half million rivets.
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Curiosities and history of the Eiffel Tower
Designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel which gives it its name, was initially intended to last only 20 years, but has survived to this day thanks to the use it was given in the field of telecommunications when it became an antenna.
How tall is the Eiffel Tower
With a Height of 324 meters or with a weight of more than 7.300 tons, The construction of Torre Eiffel lasted for two years and was created for the Universal Exhibition of Paris of 1889.
During the World War I served to capture important messages from the enemies and in the Second World War It was used to broadcast messages, first by the Germans and then by the Allies.
La Torre Eiffel It is located at one end of the Mars field On the banks of Seine river, and is the most visited payment monument in the world.
To visit it you can either use the city's public transportation or arrive by boat sailing on the Seine river.
This last overnight option is impressive, and there are many boat options, some of which function as a tourist bus in which you can get on and off whenever you want.
How to go up to visit the Eiffel Tower
To climb the tower to see the impressive panoramic views of Paris and take spectacular photos from above, you can choose between the lifts or stairs.
How many steps do you have to climb at the Eiffel Tower?
If you decide to exercise, you should know that they are 1.665 steps And you can only reach the first two floors of the tower.
Although it is a little cheaper, I did it once and I don't recommend it.
It is advisable, in advance of your trip, buy tickets without queues with a price slightly more expensive than the tickets standard, but they save you the huge queues that usually form, especially on weekends or holiday periods.
How many floors does the Eiffel Tower have?
Before your visit, you should know which tower it has three levels, the first at 57 meters, the second at 115 meters and the third at 276 meters.
In the first floor you will be surprised with its transparent floor 57 meters from the base and the glass railings.
From here you begin to understand the greatness of Paris with stunning views.
And in the second floor you will continue to amaze you even more, and it is the ideal place to take photos from above.
From above you can perfectly locate some of the areas and most important monuments of parisas The Fields of Mars, the trocadero, Seine river, or the Sacred heart (Sacre Coeur) On Montmatre.
The third and last floor The views are through glass with indicators of each place, and at this level the views They are really impressive.
As complementary information I will tell you that in the different plants of the Torre Eiffel there are restaurants and shops remembrances.
Illuminated Eiffel Tower Night Show
In your trip to paris You should also keep in mind that it is mandatory to see the illuminated Eiffel Tower show at dusk.
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The tower has 20.000 golden light bulbs, which before every hour and for five minutes they light up, creating a beautiful show of flashing lights.
This lighting show lasts until one in the morning.
Reproductions of the Eiffel Tower in the world
Another curiosity is that there are close to 17 reproductions of the Eiffel Tower all over the world.
The largest replica is in the Paris Hotel Las Vegas, in the United States and measures 165 meters; and the smallest one measures 3 meters and is in the Paris of Michigan, also in the United States.
It is a visit that you will not forget and will possibly repeat, since the views from the Eiffel Tower They are truly spectacular.
Eiffel Tower visit schedules
In view of your visit, I tell you that the Eiffel Tower schedules They are, in general, from 9,30:22,30 a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m., but they vary during different times of the year, so for your visit, we advise you to consult the updated schedules.
If you intend to go up to the top floor, you must arrive an hour and a half before closing time.
Eiffel Tower ticket prices
The prices to climb the Eiffel Tower They incorporate different options depending on how are you going to go up and down of the same, whether by elevator or on foot, or which floor you are going to go up to.
In this way the Prices for adults they range between 10,40 euros if you walk up to the second floor, and 25,90 euros if you go up and down the elevator to the top.
Here you can consult the Eiffel Tower ticket prices.
How to buy tickets to go up the Eiffel Tower without queues
If you prefer, here you can buy preferential tickets without queues that allow you to take the elevator, and here you have another option Skip-the-line tickets with guided tour.
Tour and guided visit to the Eiffel Tower
You also have the interesting alternative of signing up for a guided tour of the Eiffel Tower, with a duration of two hours, tickets included and the company of a guide in spanish.
If you prefer, you can complete your visit by signing up for Eiffel Tower Tour and Seine Cruise, a two-hour excursion in which you will also go up with preferential skip-the-line access to the second floor.
Or to the most complete Tour of Paris, five-hour excursion with guide in spanish, which in addition to the cruise and the preferential skip-the-line visit to the Eiffel Tower, includes a panoramic tour of the main corners of the city.
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