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 decision committee ultimately chose Eiffel’s design, and hence the iconic tower was born. Eiffel and his team, including ...

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 ...

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 ...

The radical cast-iron tower was built for the 1889 World Fair and the centenary of the 1789 Revolution by engineer Gustave Eiffel. Eiffel made use of new technology that was already popular in ...