Wether you're an avid tourist, a Paris resident or visiting the Eiffel Tower for the first time, the experience is sure to evoke different feelings because of the rich history, the impressive architecture and the perpetual hype.
Astonishment
Whether you arrive at the Eiffel Tower for your visit by metro, cab, ride share, you're able to get a glimpse of the imposing tower. Sometimes, from a nearby metro exit for example, all you can see is the top and you can't help but look up and acknowledge her presence. She commands attention and prompts you to capture and engrave that first encounter in your memory or let face it, in your camera. From the array of street vendors offering their best miniature towers and other souvenirs to caricaturists ready to commit your image to paper, you might feel overwhelmed and even delay your much anticipated meeting with the majestic tower. One thing if certain, you will be astonished by the atmosphere on your way there
“ She commands attention and prompts you to capture and engrave that first encounter in your memory or let face it, in your camera.”
Contentment
Once you make it at the feet of the Eiffel Tower, it can be pretty chaotic depending on the season. Summers are known to attack the most visitors. This is after all one of the most visited monuments in the world. Be patient and basque in the glow of the genious of Gustave Eiffel, the person responsible for the creation of the Eiffel Tower. The construction of this beauty took two years, two months and five days. It started in 1887 with the purpose of celebrating the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution in 1889. So when standing in line, waiting your turn to be lifted to either the first, the second or the third level, you can not help but feel content to be there and admire the what this tower represents.
Wonderment
Riding the elevator to different floors of the Eiffel Tower is an experience in itself. Usually most people stop at the second floor, either way, whether you stop there or move up to the third floor, you will be amazed by the stunningly beautiful views of the magnificent city. Your mind will wonder and you will want to take a gazillion pictures to to be able to relive that moment over and over again. Although pictures are important, make sure you stay present, look around and breathe. There is just no other experience like it.
Photography by Zanou Nelie
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