Eiffel Tower, a popular tourist destination, is said to be one of the most photographed structures in the world, and also sells about 7 million tickets annually.
The tower, a symbol of Paris for 150 years, is also said to inspire the most passion for traveling to Paris.
The 1063 feet Eiffel Tower is mostly known for its engineering feat, design, and its powerful symbolism of Paris and, by extension, France.
The tower is named after the engineer, Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built it.
Source: Wikipedia and Planetware