Probably the most famous landmark in Paris, and one of the most famous in the world, the Eiffel Tower was built for the World Fair in 1889.

Designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel it is a total of 320 meters high (approx. 1050 feet) and made from about 15,000 individual pieces of metal.

The Eiffel Tower has three stages –two with restaurants- that are accessible by lift or by foot. Should one chose to climb the many (many) stairs, which lead to the top, the sense of accomplishment is usually found on the way back down. But regardless how one chooses to get to the top, the views of Paris from each and all the stages of the Eiffel Tower are stunning.