An unidentified European buyer shelled out a mind-boggling $328,427 for an original spiral section of Eiffel Tower staircase, claimed the Paris auction house Artcurial.

PARIS, France-- A small section of stairs that previously stood in the Eiffel Tower in Paris has far exceeded ... The wrought-iron steps had been given an estimated value of just $50,000.

Some people go to the Eiffel Tower for the view, others for the vibes, but a surprising number walk away with thoughts that are downright bizarre. From high expectations to hilarious disappointments, ...

PARIS, France — The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic constructions ... While it doesn't take being an Olympian to climb the Eiffel's steps, some athletes do get to race all the way to ...

As our group climbed the final spiral steps back up to ground level at the catacombs in Paris, Gentry was already planning our journey to the top of the Eiffel Tower. I didn’t know how I would survive ...

and it's also the best place to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle from if you're here at night. Can I walk to the top? There are steps leading the whole way up, but these aren't open to the public ...

One hundred and twenty contestants took part in a peculiar race this afternoon, which consisted in running up the 730 steps leading to the second stage of the Eiffel Tower. The winner was a man ...

A group of amateur and professional runners competed in the second annual ‘La Verticale de la Tour Eiffel,’ a foot race up the stairs of the Eiffel Tower. It's part of vertical racing, in ...

A 14-step chunk of the Eiffel Tower's spiral staircase is sold for nearly 10 times its guide price A 14-step chunk of the Eiffel Tower’s spiral staircase was sold for 274,475 euros ($328,427 ...

A 14-step chunk of the Eiffel Tower’s spiral staircase was sold for 274,475 euros ($328,427) in Paris on Tuesday, nearly 10 times the guide price, auction house Artcurial said. The nearly-three ...