Essential Eiffel Tower Facts Every Visitor Should Know
Since the Eiffel Tower has gained such iconic status around the world, becoming an object of endless fascination as well as the cliché of choice for representing Paris, it can be easy to gloss the surface when visiting it and overlook its fascinating (and tumultuous) history. The tower’s remarkable construction is also something that tourists often fail to appreciate, so it is advisable to read up on this marvelous monument before you go up to the top and look out— you’ll no doubt gain a much richer appreciation for it.