What symbolizes Paris better than the Eiffel Tower...

What symbolizes Paris better than the Eiffel Tower? Soaring 324 meters (1,063 feet) into the air, La Grande Dame en Fer - or Grand Iron Lady - defines the city s skyline. The tower is situated in 7th arrondissement, one of the French capital s chicest districts, and was originally built for the 1889 World s Fair in Paris. Over 120 years later, the Eiffel Tower remains the tallest structure in Paris and stands as one of the City of Light s most popular tourist attractions. In fact, it welcomed its 250 millionth visitor in 2010! The figures behind the iconic tower are staggering: There are 1,665 steps from the East pillar to the top. Over 500 people work on the Tower every day. 2,500,000 rivets hold it together. Every few years, 60 tons of paint are used to repaint it and being French, in 3 different shades to highlight its soaring beauty