Few landmarks are as iconic as the Eiffel Tower, whose nightly light show in Paris draws crowds from around the world. But on solemn occasions, the lights are turned off, transforming the French ...

The Eiffel Tower's landmark illuminations will be switched off on Monday night in memory of Pope Francis who died aged 88, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said. City hall was planning to name a site in ...

A lot of experiments could be done with wind pressure and falling objects.” Ultimately, the Eiffel Tower was saved because ...

2. It was designed and built by the firm Eiffel et Compagnie. The tower’s main designer was one of Eiffel’s employees, senior engineer Maurice Koechlin. Engineer Emile Nouguier and the head of ...

American Erika LaBrie made headlines when she announced she’d wed France’s Eiffel Tower – even officially changing her last name to Eiffel. The former soldier and competitive archer spoke to ...

The Eiffel Tower in Paris is often seen as a symbol of romance and style that attracts millions of visitors each year. Whether it's your first time visiting the Eiffel Tower or you're a seasoned ...

COMEDIAN Tommy Tiernan is objecting to new plans for a €1.4 billion wind farm comprising of "30 Eiffel Tower-sized turbines" off the coast of Co Galway and Co Clare. The TV chat show host is one ...

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 ...

Take the elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower 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!) ...

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