The Eiffel Tower is a 19th century iron lattice tower located on the Champ de mars in Paris that has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is massive; it stands 324 m (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-story building.Eiffel Tower is a steel structure, and weighs approximately 10,000 tonnesThe tower has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France. The tower is a featured part of the backdrop in literally scores of movies that take place in Paris. Its iconic status is so established that it even serves as a symbol for the entire nation of France, such as when it was used as the logo for the French bid to host the 1992 Summer Olympics.