10. The Eiffel Tower can withstand strong winds. Eiffel, a renowned expert on aerodynamics, and his team designed the tower to withstand even the strongest winds and never sway more than 4.5 inches.

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The official Eiffel Tower website advises visiting between 9am-11am or 8pm-10.30pm for shorter entry times. Opening times are 9am-midnight in the summer, and 9.30am-11pm the rest of the year.