Alexandre Eiffel chose a more solid foundation for his masterpiece. The Eiffel Tower stands today high above Paris. Whether you like the way it looks or not, it is visible. One writer, Elliot Paul, disliked the looks so much that he rented a space on its first level to do his writing. Others see it as a beautiful work of art.
People come from all around the world just to see it.
The money that it generates for Paris is enough to quiet those who dislike it. I have been to the top of this tower too. I didn't take the steps, though. I used three elevators and an hour and forty five minutes to get to the top. You had to wait in line for each of the elevators.