Tour Eiffel - skip the queue, and straight up to the 2nd floor. What a view over Paris. Built in 2 years, was recognized as the masterpiece of Mr Eiffel. More than 1000ft high and weighs in @ 7000 tons. Built with 15000 metallic sections held together by 2,5 million rivets. The tower has to be painted every 7 years and uses 47 tons of paint.