Once completed, the tower became the gateway to the 1889 World’s Fair. It attracted nearly 2 million visitors and was the tallest building in the world at the time. For many, it offered the ...

The Eiffel Tower is among the most recognizable structures in the world and boasts a history that proves it’s as interesting ...

To mark the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, Paris hosted the 1889 World’s Fair (Exposition Universelle). Hoping to be considered for the high-profile project, artists from around the ...

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 ...

On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower was dedicated in Paris in a ceremony presided over by its designer, Gustave Eiffel, ...

The Eiffel Tower has been evacuated after a shirtless man was spotted climbing up the Paris monument just hours before the Olympic closing ceremony. French police evacuated the surrounding area ...

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 ...

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On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower opened to the public. Here are some things you might not know about the beloved French ...

No building better symbolises Paris than the Tour Eiffel. Maupassant claimed he left Paris because of it, William Morris visited regularly to avoid having to see it from afar – and it was ...