Eiffel Tower
Being one of the most significant landmarks in Paris, the Eiffel Tower is a magnet for tourists all around the world. It happens to be the most visited monument in the world, with an annual tourist rate of around 7 million. Despite its fame in the world, there is still a lot of mysteries that it has yet to reveal. Perhaps, that's a part of the charisma which makes it a top tourist attraction. With a height of 324m to the tip, this colossal masterpiece towers higher than any other structure in Paris. Designed by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, celebration of the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, it has fundamentally 4 pillars forming a sideways square enclosing an area of about 410 square feet. One of its enigmas is a secret apartment built by the designer at the top. It's open for the public so make sure that you don't miss it. Underneath the South pillar there used to be a military bunker which is now a small museum. O pen to tourists from 9...
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