Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is Gustave Eiffel’s iron tower on the Champ-de-Mars, built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris.
- Category
- landmark
- City
- Paris
- Country
- France
What it is known for
Its lattice-iron structure and rapid late-19th-century construction made it a technical landmark of the World’s Fair.
Location Context
The tower stands on the Champ-de-Mars near the Seine, placing it within a Paris visit that can also include the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe.
City Connection
It is one of the city’s defining monuments and fits naturally into an itinerary that moves between the river, museum collections and the Champs-Élysées.
Flight Connection Context
Travellers flying to Paris for the Eiffel Tower can compare arrivals at Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly before planning their stay.
Location
Paris, France