The 3rd floor is the summit of the Eiffel Tower. It features a 360° view with an open-air platform so you can see the city ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: For the best photo opportunities of the Eiffel Tower, head to Place du Trocadéro. (Just expect to contend with some crowds!) – Nicola Wood, Senior Editor Designed and ...

In its 125-year history, the Eiffel Tower has received almost ... Walk up 704 steps – or take the lift – to the Tower’s second viewing platform. If you don’t fancy queueing for the top ...

2. It was designed and built by the firm Eiffel et Compagnie. The tower’s main designer was one of Eiffel’s employees, senior engineer Maurice Koechlin. Engineer Emile Nouguier and the head of ...

Once completed, the tower became the gateway to the 1889 World’s Fair. It attracted nearly 2 million visitors and was the tallest building in the world at the time. For many, it offered the ...