Two of his senior engineers, Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier, drafted the first version in 1884. At first, Eiffel wasn’t impressed by their sketches—he thought they looked too plain. But once ...

Explore the Eiffel Tower in 3D, delving into its intricate structure, the workings of its elevators, and the unique layout of each floor. The video includes audio tracks dubbed in over 20 languages, ...

There is ongoing debate over Olympic rings added to the Eiffel Tower and worry that they may become a permanent fixture. AFP via Getty Images Vive la résistance! Family descendants of famed 19th ...

The Eiffel Tower closed to the public today, December 27, after unionized staffers went on strike to protest the tower management's current operations. The iconic Parisian landmark was intentionally ...

The Eiffel Tower is shutting off its lights, and by extension, the entire Paris skyline may soon be getting a little darker. Later this week, Paris city hall is expected to propose that the tower’s ...

Explore the engineering behind Paris’s iconic landmark, the tallest structure of its time. Explore the revolutionary engineering behind Paris’s iconic landmark. Completed in 1889, the iron tower ...