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 ...

Some people go to the Eiffel Tower for the view, others for the vibes, but a surprising number walk away with thoughts that ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 is riddled with rust and is in need of full repairs, but is instead getting a 60 million euro cosmetic paint job ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, according to ...

The Eiffel Tower was erected in the French capital for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, celebrating the centennial of the French Revolution. It was meant to be dismantled after 20 years ...

the day that marked the 100th anniversary of the death of Gustave Eiffel, the French engineer whose company designed and built the tower for the 1889 Universal Exposition in Paris. That strike ...