growing in the summer and then shrinking in the winter. 2. It’s named after Gustav Eiffel, the engineer who oversaw it’s construction for the 1889 World’s Fair to showcase France’s industrial power.

completely worth doing once, even if its a touristy thing to do. Honestly, the Eiffel Tower is even worth visiting in winter. The reason I felt it was worth it was because it seemed very unique to ...

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 ...

Videos shared on social media show the moment a man was spotted climbing the Eiffel Tower in Paris at about 14:45 local time (13:45 BST) on the final day of the Olympics. Officers immediately ...

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 ...