It is the most visited and iconic man-made attraction in the world. Over a hundred years old, it was designed to be taken down a few years after being erected, but too many people - French and non-French - wanted it to remain. I have found it comparable to the Grand Canyon and the Empirestate Building. It is more interesting and iconic from a distance. The closer you get the less you see of it. It is huge and dominates the skyline, but it -especially at night- is better seen from a few blocks away.
We are preparing for another trip to Europe and, as we are staying along the Seine near the tower, we will likely go up. (In fact I am buying tickets when they become available 90 days out.) But, I would rather get a picnic and and sit on the grass and look at it from a block or two away. The newest member of our traveling team will certainly want to go to the top. It is important to say you did. For me, on the other hand, I am the type who would rather go to a Swiss Beer hall and see the Matterhorn from he bottom.
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