The eiffel tower is the symbol of france. as soon as we see its image, we know immediately what country it refers to. how many visitors see it every year? did the french people always like it? if so why, if not, why not? how many elevators are there in it? how many steps are there to climb it without an elevator? what is at the top? how often does it have to be repainted? how much paint does it take? how long does it take to repaint? what does the tower say about the french people in general?