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Home > France News > Eiffel Tower Annual Visitor Total Reaches All Time Record
Eiffel Tower Annual Visitor Total Reaches All-Time Record
More than 6.4 million people visited La Tour Eiffel in 2005
The Eiffel Tower counted a total of 6,428,441 visitors to the monument in 2005 as compared to 6,230,050 in 2004, representing an increase by 3.18 %. The last visitation record dated back to 1999, when the total reached 6,368,534 visitors.
Throughout the years, interest in the Tower has only grown stronger as 100 million visitors were accounted for during the past 20 years. As a symbol of both Paris and France, the Eiffel Tower's success is undoubtedly linked to its fascinating history, its aesthetics and architectural feat as well as its relationship to industrial development and technological advancements of the 20th century. Whether the Tower reigns over certain events or is the theater for others, it remains one of the world's most visible landmarks.
Entrance fees to the Tower vary depending on how far up one wants to go.
· Elevator to 1st floor – 4,20€ (2,30€ for children 3-11)
· Elevator to 2nd floor – 7,70€ (4,20€ for children 3-11)
· Elevator to Top – 11 € (6€ for children 3-11)
· Stairs to 1st and 2nd floors – 3,80€ (3€ for visitors under 25)
Children under 3 are free guests at the Eiffel Tower. All accompanying persons pay the full adult fee. A 5.5% tax is included. Payment accepted by check, cash or credit card. All tickets are for immediate entrance. Group rates are also available. Handicapped persons and those accompanying them are offered a reduced entrance fee upon presentation of their handicapped card. However, for security reasons, the top of the Eiffel Tower is not accessible to persons in wheelchairs, nor physically disabled.
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