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Eiffel Tower




The Eiffel tower is located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. built in 1889, it has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable building in the world. The tower is the highest building in Paris and the most visited monument in the world, millions of people visit it every year. 

Eiffel tower was built to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the French Revolution. The construction process took 2 years to finished, started from 1887 until 1889.  The building is located in Paris, France. 

The tower has three levels for visitors, Tickets can be purchased to ascend, by stairs or lift, to the first and second levels. the way to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the way from the first to the second level.  The third and highest level is accessible only by elevator. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants. The tower has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France, often in the establishing shot of film set in the city. 

Eiffel tower is the highest building in Paris. It is 324 meters tall and its square base size is 125 meters. Almost all parts if the construction is made of iron with weight approximately 7.300 tons. There are three levels of the tower that can be accessed by tourist. On the first and second levels the visitors will find the restaurants, on the first level is Le 58 Tour Eiffel Restaurant, on the second level is Le Jules Verne Restaurant. The top level is where we can find the observation deck. There are 8 elevators that we can use in the tower. Eiffel tower is also used as an aerial to transmit radio and digital television signals, Therefore we will find additional part on the top of the tower in the form of transmitters. 




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