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The Eiffel Tower contains 1,665 steps from ground to summit. Visitors can climb the stairs to the first two levels (674 steps), while the summit requires an elevator. Climbing the stairs provides unique perspectives on the tower's iron lattice construction and views of Paris from increasing heights. The climb is popular with fitness enthusiasts and those wanting a more intimate experience of Gustave Eiffel's engineering masterpiece. The stairs wind through the legs of the tower, revealing the elegant structural design. Climbing represents a physical engagement with what has become Paris's most iconic symbol.
