Stunning Eiffel Tower Photos: Capture the Iconic Paris Landm

Start the day here Harris slams Trump’s “enemy from within” comment. Early voting begins in Georgia. What a La Niña winter could mean for the US. The Eiffel Tower in Paris is one of the world's most well-known and iconic landmarks. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/AFP/Getty Images The view of the Eiffel Tower and the Invalides (right) from the observation deck on top of the Montparnasse Tower. The tower stands sentinel on the banks of the River Seine with far-reaching views across the rooftops of Paris. The tower is the centerpiece for the Bastille Day fireworks which mark the storming of the Bastille fortress and prison on July 14, 1789, sparking the French Revolution. The tower, built for the Exposition Universelle in 1889, was only supposed to be a temporary structure. It is now part of Paris' fabric. Looking northwest the view takes in the Jardins du Trocadero. The business district of La Defense can be seen beyond the tower. The Eiffel Tower is often illuminated in different colors. Tourists access the tower via stairs or lifts in the four legs, called 'Piliers.' For a sporty workout and shorter queues there are 704 steps to Level 2 from where an elevator (separate ticket) propels you to the top.