1. The Eiffel Tower, Paris is one of the most iconic monuments in the world.

2. The Eiffel Tower has received approx 250 million visitors since 1889. Every year approx 7 Million adds to this number.

3. Approx 75% of 7 Million visitors are foreigners and approx 50% of the total numbers visit with family.

4. The Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 Paris-Expo as an entrance gate. It is re-painted every 7 years.

5. The Eiffel Tower was supposed to be dismantled after the Paris-Expo in 1889.

6. The Eiffel Tower was the tallest building in the world during that time. Total of 1,665 steps to the top.

7. Gustave Eiffel, the architect of Eiffel Tower, also contributed in the design of the 'Statue of Liberty'

8. The Eiffel Tower is lit by approx 20,000 light bulbs that illuminate for five minutes every hour, from evening to midnight.

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