1. The Eiffel Tower, Paris is one of the most iconic monuments in the world. <br /> <br />2. The Eiffel Tower has received approx 250 million visitors since 1889. Every year approx 7 Million adds to this number. <br /> <br />3. Approx 75% of 7 Million visitors are foreigners and approx 50% of the total numbers visit with family. <br /> <br />4. The Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 Paris-Expo as an entrance gate. It is re-painted every 7 years. <br /> <br />5. The Eiffel Tower was supposed to be dismantled after the Paris-Expo in 1889. <br /> <br />6. The Eiffel Tower was the tallest building in the world during that time. Total of 1,665 steps to the top. <br /> <br />7. Gustave Eiffel, the architect of Eiffel Tower, also contributed in the design of the 'Statue of Liberty' <br /> <br />8. The Eiffel Tower is lit by approx 20,000 light bulbs that illuminate for five minutes every hour, from evening to midnight. <br /> <br />Check out some useful links for Paris Vacation : <br /> <br />Eiffel Tower, Paris - http://www.lavacanza.in/tourist-attractions/paris/eiffel-tower-paris/a1 <br />Paris Holiday Packages - http://www.lavacanza.in/paris-holiday/d31 <br />Paris Tourist Attractions - http://www.lavacanza.in/top-tourist-attractions/paris/d31 <br />Paris Sightseeing & Activities - http://www.lavacanza.in/sightseeing-tour/paris/d479-ttd <br />Best Of Switzerland and Paris - http://www.lavacanza.in/holiday-package/switzerland--paris-holiday--6-nights--7-days/21 <br />Paris Holiday for 3 Nights 4 Days - http://www.lavacanza.in/holiday-package/paris-holiday--3-nights--4-days/26 <br />London with Paris Holiday - http://www.lavacanza.in/holiday-package/london-with-paris-holiday--6-nights--7-days/27 <br />Paris with Nice Holiday Package - http://www.lavacanza.in/holiday-package/paris-with-nice-holiday--6-nights--7-days/28 <br /> <br /> <br />✔ La Vacanza Travel → http://www.lavacanza.in
