Eiffel Tower

Champ de Mars
Paris, France

Contributed by Project for Public Spaces

Not only is the Eiffel Tower an iconic image of Paris, but it also is an active neighborhood place.

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The Eiffel Tower’s best effect is that it radiates out over both sides of the Seine for quite a distance. With no skyscrapers in central Paris (except for the dreadful Tour Montparnasse), the Tower is a kind of compass, a landmark that is identifiable from almost any neighborhood in the city. Not only is it a great icon, but it is also an intensely active space at the base, on the Tower itself, and in the parks and streets that surround it. Catching a glimpse of the Tower from afar is a thrill, but its influence on the immediate surroundings is even more impressive.

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08/17/05 Kate Spaulding said:
Being at the base of the Eiffel Tower is a moment of awe and wonder. It does not really hit home how large the tower is until you are underneath it. The surrounding area is extremely serene. Beautiful little parklets and gardens have been well maintained to give the area an ethereal feel to it. Unfortunately, as with every other tourist area in Europe, there are men constantly pestering you to by useless souvenirs, but it still doesn't detract from the experience. I recommend approaching the Tower by taking the Metro to Trocadero (the intersection of the 6 and the 9) and walking downward from that beautiful monument to the Tower. It will be truly breathtaking.

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