The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is a lattice tower in Paris. It was built in 1889. Now, it symbolizes the cultural icon of France. It stands as one of the most recognizable structures in the world too. The tower is famous as the tallest construction in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world. Millions of people ascend it every year. It is 320 metres (1050 ft) tall, about the same height as and 81 story building. The tower has three leavels for visitors. The tower is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower.