Erected to mark the centenary celebration of the French Revolution, is one of the most visited paid testimonial in the world. Yet standing on its top observation thump on a clear afternoon and ogling at the never-ending vista, you are likely to change your mind and be awe-inspired at the monument. Even better, when the night catches you on Champs de Mars and the edifice swiftly starts to sparkle with millions of multihued lights, you right away appreciate why it is by far one of the most admired plan spots on Earth. But despite of weather and time of day, the Eiffel Tower is a grand pictogram in itself.