The Eiffel Tower was built for the Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) in 1889 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ...

and hence the iconic tower was born. Eiffel and his team, including Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier, who drew up the original design, set out to dazzle the world with a 300-meter tower ...

It wasn’t an obvious day to climb the Eiffel Tower. It was the end of November, 1989. Overcast and cold, with clouds obscuring the city. Anita Hansen, then in her early 20s, was studying French ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: For the best photo opportunities of the Eiffel Tower, head to Place du Trocadéro. (Just expect to contend with some crowds!) – Nicola Wood, Senior Editor Designed and ...

Would you dare to walk on air? The Eiffel Tower unveils a 40-meter net bridge, offering visitors a once-in-a-lifetime ...

Its designers recreated some of Paris' most iconic features, even giving the city its own Eiffel Tower - though at 108m tall ...

This piece of the medal contains fragments of iron that were removed from the Eiffel Tower and preserved during renovations in the 20th century. The outer part of the medal is meant to catch the light ...

Take the Eiffel Tower: its singular spire has been reproduced on countless postcards and T-shirts, making it instantly recognizable even for those who have never set foot in Paris. Whether ...

The Eiffel Tower is the proud symbol of France, rising high above the rooftops of Paris as a testament to French artistry and workmanship. The tower welcomes more than 7 million visitors a year ...