It's a beautiful view at night. I recommend going at night. Also some tips for making the best out of your experience - instead of taking the Metro to the Eiffel Tower stop (I think the closest is Birk-Ham or something?), I would recommend taking it to trocadero where you'll have to walk through a BEAUTIFUl garden to get to the tower. It's a great view and you get to see lots of things! It's lots of fun! There are a lot of scammers/husslers near by so keep your valuables close to you and don't talk to them or try to bargain with them, they are up to no good. read more

I'm pretty sure that if you are in Paris you are going to go up the Eiffel Tower regardless of this review :). We took the stairs. I'm not in shape and my friend mostly was but we were still huffing and puffing by the end. From the 2nd level, you then take the elevator to another level, then another elevator to the top. And yes, the view is worth it. People 24 and younger get discounts, I had just turned 25 at the time :(. read more

There's just something about the Eiffel Tower that makes you think of falling in love. The day we went, it rained and it was all the more romantic for it. We forgot our umbrella and huddled with the others under the trees when a young couple came by and asked us if we could take their picture. Of course! There they stood kissing under an umbrella in the rain, the beautiful Eiffel Tower in the background. And afterwards they offered their umbrella and asked if they could take our picture too! So we did. When in Paris, right? Later we took a picture for some locals and they stopped some young girls from swarming my boyfriend and I to sign a petition. I found out later these girls were part of a scam and likely pick pockets. A pitiful thing about having so many tourists around such an iconic location but for the most part, people were helpful and seemed happy to be there. We spent a week in Paris and couldn't get a single bad shot of the tower. It's so photogenic. At sunset you can see all it's ridges; it's shape is unmistakable even on a foggy day. At night it lights up in all its iconic glory and you can't help but think, there's just something about the Eiffel Tower... :) read more

Forty years ago we visited the Eiffel Tower, but we went as far as across the bottom of the tower just to have photos taken. The elevator was out of commission. I believe there was a radio being broadcast back there then. This time, we finally made it! I started timing from getting in line for tickets to get in, including to the top. We were told, once you get to the top, to start getting in line right away to get to the highest top of the tower (to wherever the elevator takes you), because there will be a lot of people wanting to go up. We did, but the end of the line is that away, or that someone directed us the beginning of the line is actually the end, whatever, but it seems like we just went around the block around & around & around we did, until we found the end of the line. I can count with one finger, the amount of people going up or down the stairs! OK, 5 stars for the magnificent views, but minus 1 star for it took us a total of 4 hours from beginning to end. If you want 5 stars, back 30 years ago, someone told me it took them 10 mins. and yes they too, took the elevator! Or, go when tourists are slow. There are signs everywhere to watch for pickpockets! Yes, they will purchase tickets, but they also like to pick pockets once inside. While we're getting in line @ the ground level, there are people asking us for signatures, and begging for money, and if you don't want to give them money then you don't sign their petitions, and they walk away MAD & they get pretty upset & swearing. We reported them, as we were getting screened, and we were told: "that's police matter, but once you're inside the gate, it's their job to protect us, but not the pickpockets inside the tower." read more

The Tour Eiffel is incredible. We went all the way to the top (totally worth the price) and were not disappointed. We also went by several times during our 8 days there. I keep taking pictures of our family in different locations and angles. I guess you can say I was obsessed. :) They even had a red Tour Eiffel made out of bistro chairs to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the bistro chair!! We went one evening just to see it "sparkle" - it happens for 5 minutes every hour. It truly is magical seeing it glitter in the night sky. If you go to Paris make sure you see the Eiffel. read more

La Tour Eiffel - Bistro Chair Tour Eiffel, along with the real one! Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Bistro. :) - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Paris, 75

Must - see. The views from the top are stunning. On a recent trip, we came here and paid for only the 2nd floor observatory deck. The views were still stunning. The only thing I would say is that for some reason, they do not allow flags to be brought in. Now, I don't typically carry flags around but I was in town the weekend of the Paris marathon and for the 5K the day before the marathon, the city touts it as a gathering of 50,000 runners from over 150 countries, so I had just gone to the expo that day to pick up my bib. NOW, for the 5K run, they also give you flags because they want you to kind of represent your culture/nation during the race. Unfortunately, the security guards (who do not necessarily speak English) gestured and indicated that the flags had to be confiscated. No biggie to me, but it's just something I wish I had known. I also wish the folks at the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon had mentioned something as well. In any case - it was very fun! TIP: Book your tickets in advance. We waited on a very, very long line to take the elevator. The line to walk up was still long, but not as long. read more

Beautiful, just beautiful! There are crepe places near where you can get a snack and enjoy. There is also memorabilia where you can get keepsakes. Beware of the people selling little things under it, they are aggressive but have good stuff. We even ran into lil baby the rapper and his girlfriend. Memories! read more

Another must see for Paris. It can be crowded, and this is probably a good place to use skip the line passes. We did, and had a tour guide, who gave us some tips and showed us what was what. It was worth the extra cost. After the tour we could hang out all we wanted. It is crowded in some spots, and some tourists don't have common courtesy and will be literally pushy. Watch out for them, and watch your belongings. This is supposed to be a pick-pocket area, and it would be easy for them with the thick crowds in some spots. The views near sunset are beautiful. Look up sunset times, as they can be later or different than you might think. read more

After 24 years of life I finally had the chance to visit the Eiffel Tower in the flesh about two months ago. I saw it during the day and during the night and I have to say my favorite time to see it is at night. I took the opportunity to climb the stairs and then take the elevator to the top. It was nine euros which is an incredible price. Going up all 704 steps is BRUTAL so we took advantage of taking a break after reaching each level (2 in total). What's better is that on each of those levels there is seating available as well as light refreshments and food. I caved and bought a tray of french fries. Once you get to the top it will be very very crowded. The protective glass is a bit cloudy so taking a picture of yourself here wouldn't really be the best idea but you can take pictures and videos of the surrounding areas and they'll be great. I've been to other city decks before so after 10 minutes I was ready to head back down. Going down was of course a lot faster but overall what an accomplishment and definitely something well worth your money. If you have the chance please do this at least once in your life! read more

Takes too long! Waited in line for 3 hours to get to the top. They sell way too many tickets.

If you're in Paris and you're looking at reviews trying to decide if touring the EIFFEL TOWER is worth it, close your app. It's worth it- go! For 12€ you get the view, the experience, the education? And a chance to have Champaign at the top of the world? Go! read more

If you asked me that which landscape of Paris impressed me most, I have to say Eiffel Tower in a heart beat. The experience of ET really is a highlight of my trip of France. I was awed by the majesty of his historical architecture. Entire ET will sparkling on the hour, the feeling of being in front of ET is understatement. You can see couples kissing under the tower which is the most romantic spot in the world. To book your ticket online or ticket office in advance and choose a time slot you prefer. To go to the top of Effie Tower which commands a splendid view of France. read more

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Pros: Superb views of the City of Love. Very romantic. A bucket list must-have. Cons: You will be mauled by crowds of ravening tourists intent on getting everywhere in a hurry as if there is a fire. Politeness is usually met with primal desire to take advantage and barge over you. Most usual reaction in a crowded situation, I suppose. Prices for anything are astronomical. I think, my husband and I had the most expensive two cups of 'hot' cocoa under the Tower (quality-to-price ratio). And we have been around the world - and in some expensive places. To date, these two cups still take the cake. Overall: Go, it's more than worth it. Take a bike tour around the center. Weather permitting (or not), this will be a very romantic trip. read more

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While one of the most iconic city symbols in the world, the Eiffel Tower is a huge hunk of cast-iron. Rising 1,063 feet above the Seine, it is a sight to behold, especially in the evening when it sparkles with a light show (20,000 flashing bulbs) We didn't go up, as the queue was way too long, so we admired its beauty from the ground and from vantage points across the Seine. Not to be missed read more

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It was as amazing of a sight as I had expected. I can only give three stars for this because I didn't get a chance to get the full experience. I observed the tower from ground level partially because it was so crowded, but the fact that I chose not to wait in the long line simply attests to the number of things to see and do in the area. We made it over here by way of the Big Bus. We got off to take a couple of look around and take a couple of pictures. Being made aware of the night tour, we choose not to spend too much time there so we could see as much as we could during the day and come back later on in the evening. read more

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A must see when in the city, beware of pick pockets... got our Ralph Lauren Umbrella stolen while we were there. Restaurant has good food. But elevator door wont open on our way down. This place probably needs a lot of work and how they cant control the pick pockets boggles my mind. read more

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There is always been things I've liked about the Eiffel Tower and a couple I dislike. Let's start with the likes. If you know anything about me I love history and the Eiffel Tower's history is one of the more interesting and architecture. Also had a really interesting twist in the movie Tomorrowland. There's a beautiful park next-door so you can't go wrong with a nice little picnic. You can see views of the majority of the city on the second and third floors. Fantastic views, but you could only see from so many buildings. Most of them architectural landmarks. The downside though is the café on the second floor. It's not the coffee it's not the food but the level of choice. When I was there last I try to get an Americano. Pretty standard drink espresso over hot water. For some interesting reason they would not make that. I had to get a double espresso and hot water on the side. But, what can you do? read more

She's an icon of a city and country, how could she be less than 5 stars?! I will say, the crowd size is almost overwhelming, but such is life as one of the most popular structures in the free work, n'est-ce pas? No matter your vantage point, she's a stunner and marvel. A feat of engineering the way those elevators work, and retrofitting the bottom two landings for restaurants is also pretty ingenious. Can't get enough of it. In the dark, lit, or sparkling those first full 4 minutes at the top of every hour. This beauty never gets old. read more

It's the Eiffel Tower or Tour Eiffel! It is so iconic, no matter what, when in Paris, you have to take a picture. My first night in Paris, it was clear, so we got there and decided we should go up. Eiffel Tower has ticket options (for a day and night) we paid to go up since the Paris Pass doesn't cover. -------------------------------------- Lines are long, waiting to go up and to leave. Glass floor is on the first floor. We went straight to the top! While it was super cold, it was super awesome! So gorgeous and it is a bucket list type of experience. At night, Tour Eiffel sparkles! ----------------------------------------- It was super cold the night we went up, but it was clear and I took soo many photos and videos. ---------------------------------------- Just to tell you, there are tons of place to take pictures of Tour Eiffel. Trocadero probably has one of the best views if the crowds are not around! read more

You gotta love the Eiffel Tower!! Even just hanging out here is fun, with tons of love and magic in the air, hehe.Speaking of love my husband asked my to marry him here.. What a smart guy..well he also had the passports...LOL We came here during the day and took the elevator up, which shows great views of the city. After walking around and seeing the gift shop, etc (you can also enjoy some champagne here or dine in), we decided to take the stairs down, which was really fun to do! If the weather's great, why not get some exercise in? Next time, I'd probably go up and down the stairs more, hehe. Only a few people do it, too. read more

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Had a great experience! It was very organized! We went through security where they checked all of our bags. I was happy to see them thoroughly check bags and remove any objects that could be used as weapons. We went to the second floor to the restaurant for lunch. We were with a tour so we didn't wait to be seated. The meal was actually good as was the champagne. Definitely dress in layers. I went In September. It was a sunny day but the wind was disrespectful at times. The gift shop had lots of cute items and the staff was very friendly. read more

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La Tour Eiffel. The Eiffel Tower to most Americans. It is a sight to behold. I usually don't do a lot of "touristy" things when I travel but I was actually excited to see the Eiffel Tower. It didn't disappoint. It was spectacular to see in person. Its interesting too because it's smaller than what I'd thought it'd be. I thought you'd be able to see it from anywhere in Paris and you actually can't. You basically need to be on that side of Paris before you see it. With that being said....go to that side of Paris and see it! Yes it for proposals...people in love....romantics...and all that good jazz. But it's also for families, girls trips, folks by themselves or whoever! I was glad I saw it and I think you will be too! read more

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Went to the Eiffel Tower today and decided to walk up to second level. Please if you plan on going to the top, BOOK IN ADVANCE! (Especially if you're gonna ride the lift straight up there) I got there around 9:30 ish AM and there wasn't a long line to get tickets for walking up the tower and the line for the lift was LONG! Extremely long. Stretched out pretty far. Walking up the tower really isn't all that bad, took me less than 10 minutes to walk up to the first level and then 8 minutes to walk up to second. I then took a lift up to the summit which is the highest point of the tower and it's worth it FYI! It's extremely windy and breathtaking up at the summit (look at my pics for reference) and although the second level is tall too, it doesn't compare to what you see at the highest of the highest. Really recommend it. --- Street selling: - There's a lot of these street sellers selling all these Eiffel Tower keychains and souvenirs for the low. There's so much competition since they're all surrounded around the same area, but please do watch for pick pocketers. Pretty sure I saw a guy get pickpocketed today while this man showed him a magic trick (DONT FALL FOR IT!!!) Although I didn't purchase from them, I kinda wish I did. I went to a souvenir store and they were charging much more for the Eiffel Tower keychains, but I just bought it anyways. As long as you're careful around your surroundings, you should be fine. read more

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The Eiffel Tower was amazing! We bought our tickets online and avoided the wait. Took the lift up, had Champagne at the top of the Tower. Looked out over the entire city of Paris. Took so many pictures! Beware! There are pick pockets there just waiting for an opportunity while you are distracted taking pictures. We waited for sunset, when the Tower lights up, and then every hour on the hour, the twinkle lights come in for 5 minutes. It was a spectacular sight to see! read more

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Aifel tower,this is my second time on the tower and i was shocked like i was first time. We spend 3 hours in tower it was amazing. I couldn't believe that was existing one man like Aifel which created tower like this in the history. What will happen or what will he created if he was existing in this century ??? Just one word....amazing. read more

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MUST, MUST, MUST, ABSOLUTELY MUST VISIT in Paris. We did not have print-out-online-pre-purchased tickets but the line was not too bad, and I enjoyed my feeling of thrills accumulating inside of me and taking photos while waiting. Scared of height? No worries. I made it, you will be fine AND you will be happy :D You will encounter 30+ aggressive Eiffel-Tower-sellers around the area. The towers come with different colors, materials and sizes. You have choices of either negotiating the prices or wait to see if you can find better prices somewhere else: Believe me, the tower is everywhere in the city. read more

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Ever since I watched Sex and the City and heard Carrie Bradshaw's old Russian ballet beau describe the Eiffel Tower as the structure with the "silly lights", and ever since I heard the historical story of how the United States and France were competing against each other - large carousel versus Eiffel Tower, my desire to see the Eiffel Tower diminished. However, given that the Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic things in the world, when in Paris - you go to the Eiffel Tower. I must say, it did not disappoint! RESERVATIONS I highly recommend that you PRE-BOOK...and when you pre-book, get there BEFORE your scheduled time. This will give you a higher chance of being able to go straight through as they book a good crowd at the same time slot. I do not know how long the lines are for the stairs or how doable the climb is, I found the elevator to be very convenient. VIEWS Unbelievably, undeniably AMAZING!!! When you first get off the elevator, you are let off around the base of the neck of the tower. You can see the city from a variety of angles, including the Siene River. The views are nice, peaceful, and gorgeous! You have the option of either going back down or going all the way to the top. I opted to go back down, as the line to the top seemed slow - although not exceedingly long (I came in with the 11:00 am group). THE TOWER It is more beautiful in person. If you have any appreciation for architecture, you'd find the Eiffel Tower rather breathtaking. If you do not have a love for architecture, perhaps a visit will allow you to develop one. There are so many great places to catch and photograph the tower. The best is on the lawn. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. FOOD NEARBY If the weather is nice, opt to have a picnic on the lawn. I ordered food from parispicnic.com - they deliver a picnic basket right to you including champagne and you can also select a photographer to do a mini photoshoot. As I understand, there are many other companies that offer the same service for a pretty fair price. If you don't want to eat on the lawn, as it's too crowded, you can head over to Trocadéro Gardens (Avenue des Nations Unies and Rue le Notre). It is about a block up from the front of the Tower, pass the River Siene, and has great lawn space. On your way there, you'll pass the Eiffel Tower Trocadéro Fountains. They weren't turned on during my visit, perhaps you'll have better luck. OVERALL EXPERIENCE A must see, great views of Paris, a great day spent outdoors, have a picnic, bring your good camera, pre-book ticket for early time slot, get there before your scheduled time read more

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The views from the top of the Eiffel Tower were absolutely amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our visits. Buy tickets to the very top you will not Be disappointed a little wind whipped but worth it! read more

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Watch out for pickpocketers trying to distract you with papers to sign or items they're selling! read more

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The Eiffel Tower was basically on my bucket list since I had a bucket list. Since i visited Paris for my birthday this year I couldn't wait to finally cross off this landmark and almost peed my pants when I first spotted it from miles away. We ended up walking up (which was a challenge) and enjoying the views from half way up because the wait for the elevator ride was 3 hours and we had no reservations. Why not 5 stars? I was a bit turned off by the amount of people (men) who were trying to sell us something every second of our time there. From plastic eiffel towers to beer to wine to glowing necklaces, we were approached non stop in every language and from every angle. We basically couldn't take a picture without someone coming up to us.... I also want to add that there are a ton of rats around the tower to the point that I became numb to them running around all over the place and stopped caring. In normal circumstances I would have screamed and jumped if a rat run over my shoe. read more

I've started and re-started this review now 8 times; uncharacteristic for me because I usually whip off my Yelps rather easily and spontaneously. I have a feeling, a thought and a definite opinion about a place and off my fingers go on the keyboard. The Eiffel Tower has managed to render me speechless yet again. I don't quite remember the feeling I had when I first saw it standing majestic over the Parisian landscape. I was enamored and excited and breathless at the same time. My mouth must have fallen open too because my husband tapped my chin just then to remind me to close it shut. Just driving past it does not do it justice. You must take the lift to the tippy tippy top and enjoy the views from above. Prepare to be sardine packed in a tight elevator and deal, it is the Eiffel Tower after all. The light show at night does have a little Vegas meets Disney feel to it and after some thought I could've done without. The Eiffel Tower to me is like a woman of elegance and style and the light show is like putting blue eyeshadow on her. But at that moment, standing there and watching hand in hand with Pru, I couldn't help but be moved by the splendor of watching that elegance illuminated. Lastly, I found an old email I sent to friends regaling them of our Parisian adventure and thought it a fitting end to my review: The French are undeserving of their reputation as being rude to tourists. I went to the restroom on top of the Eiffel Tower (yes, there is one) and I had TP stuck to the bottom of my shoe. The restroom attendant politely pointed it out to me right before she scolded me and told me to go throw it away instead of leaving it on the floor waiting to stick to the bottom of the shoe of another hapless tourist. She said all that in French so I'm not really sure what she meant, but I got the gist. Seriously though, we've encountered nothing but friendly Parisians. read more

This might be among the few times I've given a landmark four stars. I think just BEING a landmark practically grants a five-star experience... its sole purpose is to look nice and for you to have enjoyed looking at it, isn't it? But it was not that nice to look at when they turned on the super gimmicky flashing lights at night. I thought it was a joke. "Ahh... haha... okay guys, you got me... turn them off. ...Guys?" What is up with that? Am I in Vegas? It's five stars during the day, though! read more

When it comes to tourism in Paris, this is the mothership. Climb it if you're brave, or take the elevator if you're lazy... either way, you're in for the best views in Paris. We went up the tower a couple times - once for the view, and a second time to have dinner at Jules Verne, a lovely restaurant about a third of the way up the tower. The meal was expensive, of course, but one of the most memorable meals of my life. I highly recommend getting yourself a reservation and having a meal here. read more

My boyfriend and I were able to come to Paris for a day trip while in Europe and it is SO WORTH IT!!!! Our day trip tour included lunch at the restaurant that is IN THE EIFFEL TOWER!! How cool is that?! How many people do you know that get to eat in this beautiful monument?! I must say, it is as pretty and as amazing as I thought it would be!! I was on the verge of crying when I say the tower! There's a restaurant, a gift store, and a lift to the top of the tower available. I'd recommend going up to at least the level that has the restaurant and gift store (about three stories up) because it has amazing view of Paris! The park that is adjacent to the tower is great to sit in and relax while admiring the tower as well. If you're ever in France, especially Paris, do yourself a favor and go see the Eiffel Tower because it is simply amazing!! Cheers! read more

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Too amazing for words. Plan ahead and book a tour and dinner. It's so worth it if you go that far to see it. The river boat tour at night was amazing too. Ignore the pan handlers that hang around . There are tons of shops near by with similar items. The dock near the base of the tower is a cool place to eat and hang out. The dock is also a great location to get in a workout (tons of stairs and great for jogging) read more

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For such an iconic monument, the process of seeing the Eiffel Tower is very easy. First, you have to get to the second floor. You can either walk or buy elevator tickets for around 8€. We opted for the elevator (nasty day outside), and even with a huge line it only took about 30 minutes. Even from the middle, the view is incredible. You can walk around the whole perimeter and see all of Paris. There's also a concession stand, which was easily the worst food I ate in Paris. It's not just that it was touristy/overpriced..it was absolutely awful. But I won't hold that against them. Once you're on the second floor, you need another ticket to get to the top for 5 euros. So, even with both, it maxes out at 13€ - not terrible at all. From the top, the view is of course even better. There's a bunch of plaques, a champagne bar (10€ per glass!) and more. Unlike many other "tall building" monuments, it was neither overly crowded nor rushed. Aside from ascending, the best part of the Tower is seeing it at night. It's beautiful lit up at night, and every hour after dark there's an actual light show for five minutes. An absolute must-see in Paris. read more

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Had to come back over here during the day and enjoy the wonderful weather and of course the beautiful view. Today I was just a relaxing by the park moment . And it was perfect. read more

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Aaah, the Eiffel Tower. Go here early in the morning when it first opens. There is one "leg" of the tower that has a smaller elevator and the stairs, but you mostly see that it has stairs. Taking the stairs all the way up to the second level was easy. If you have any level of fitness you'll be fine to do it, and in my opinion it is a much nicer experience than taking the elevator which I had done about 25 years ago. Walking up the stairs means you slowly ascent, and you really look around the city as you go. read more

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The Eiffel Tower is definitely a beautiful, iconic landmark and something that absolutely must be seen on a trip to Paris. However, I'm not one for crowds and 15Euro/person seemed like a bit much to stand in lines for hours to get up and get back down, especially given the cloudy conditions at the top at the time of my visit. So, the wife and I thought it best to just admire from the ground. My only complaint is all the gypsies, peddlers, etc. that make the area a nightmare to visit. As with most major tourist attractions in Europe, better policing is needed. You'd think these nations would want to make visits to these kinds of places enjoyable... read more

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An iconic landmark that you can catch glimpses of all throughout Paris so of course how can you not visit once in the city?! We came back a few times during our stay in Paris. Our first visit was to go up the tower, we made reservations for lunch at the restaurant in the tower to avoid the line. This ended up working splendidly, although it was raining and there was a very long line of tourists waiting to go up we were able to skip the line and head right on up to lunch with a view and away from the rain! We enjoyed the signs from in the tower as much as we enjoyed the sights around the tower. We also came back on sunnier days to enjoy a picnic in the gardens underneath the tower which was extremely enjoyable and something that I would highly recommend. read more

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