On May 15, 1889, the Eiffel Tower celebrated its official inauguration at the start of the 1889 Paris World Fair after more than two years of construction. Take a look back at the intricate ...

The Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited landmarks in the world today, was once the tallest structure ever built too. At the time of its completion in 1889, its 984 feet (or 300 meters ...

It shows how temperature changes can make metal structures grow and shrink. The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 and was the world’s tallest structure for over 40 years. It now stands at 330 ...

They called the Eiffel Tower “useless and monstrous,” but their protests went unheeded. 8. The tower was an immediate hit with the public. Despite the petition, the 1889 World’s Fair was ...

"Building the Eiffel Tower," right now, on "NOVA." ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ NARRATOR: March 31, 1889. An important day for engineer Gustave Eiffel and for France, as he raises the ...

That incorrect number appears to be a misinterpretation of the distance the Eiffel Tower may curve in the summer, also due to changes in temperature. Completed in 1889, the Eiffel Tower was ...

The Eiffel Tower opened in 1889, built by Gustave Eiffel for the World's Fair in Paris. It was an engineering marvel at the time of its construction and still is to this day. I’ve been to Paris ...

The Eiffel Tower -- one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world -- was opened to the public today, May 6, 1889, during the Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) in Paris to celebrate ...

If you’d rather hear American trivia than Eiffel Tower facts, check out the United States trivia you never learned in school. Standing 984 feet high upon completion on March 15, 1889 ...

A celebrated architectural feat, the Eiffel Tower opened to the public in Paris on May 15, 1889. The tower was designed by engineers Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier along with architect ...

We give herewith an engraving of this great work, for which we are indebted to 'Blustration, and from Engineering we gather the following particulars : The Eiffel Tower is the natural development ...