The Eiffel Tower  ( Tour Eiffel )

Global icon of Paris and France

Made of  iron

Created in the 19th century

Located at the Champ de Mars in Paris

One of the most recognised structures in the world

The tallest building in France

Named after its designer, Engineer Gustave Eiffel

Stands 324 metres high  (1,063 ft)

Weighs around 10,000 tons

The Tower was built for the 1989 World's Fair

Tower has three levels for visitors

Tickets are offered for the stairs or lifts.

The highest and third level is lift only

Both the first and second levels have restaurants

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