The Eiffel Tower is the unofficial symbol of Paris, and is a destination for over 6 million visitors every year. And while I ...

The arches under the first floor are purely decorative. You don’t need them to keep the tower standing. They add beauty and give a sense of stability but are totally unnecessary.” The Eiffel Tower is ...

PARIS -- A British man who was seen climbing the Eiffel Tower on the last day of the Olympics has been released from police custody but remains under investigation for trespassing at a historical ...

9. It was supposed to stand for roughly 20 years. Pedestrians walk under Eiffel Tower at the 1889 World's Fair. | Michael Maslan/GettyImages The Eiffel Tower was never intended to stand over the ...

“The atmosphere is very, very nice. For me, being beside the Eiffel Tower is something great,” Diaz said in Spanish. “I thought I would play under a very hot sun.” ...

Claudio Lima Filho of Brazil snuggled next to his girlfriend under an umbrella near the base of the Eiffel Tower. The romantic-looking moment belied Filho’s feelings while he was unable to watch ...

During the downtime, the bedraggled crowd under ponchos and umbrellas kept ... “Just for the venue and the view of the Eiffel Tower. It’s so special.” ...

At night, the venue is lit up by the sparkling, shimmering Eiffel Tower. It feels like the hottest nightclub in town. The music thumps ceaselessly. Spectators perform little song and dance routines.

The arches under the first floor are purely decorative. You don’t need them to keep the tower standing. They add beauty and give a sense of stability but are totally unnecessary.” The Eiffel ...