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) far surpassed ...

PARIS--If the Eiffel Tower makes you think of a direction, I'm willing to bet it's up. But for some people, the iconic French landmark can also mean down. Down, as into a "secret" military bunker that ...

I recently spent a day visiting the Eiffel Tower and the surrounding neighborhood in Paris. While I expected to be blown away by the scenery, I felt the iconic landmark was crowded and less romantic ...

Paris — There's another metal on offer for winners at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. In addition to the customary gold, silver and bronze, each winner's medal will feature a small piece of iron ...

PARIS (AP) — Visitors to the Eiffel Tower were turned away on Monday because of a strike over poor financial management at one of the world’s most-visited sites. A sign was posted at the entrance in ...

To boost security, the Eiffel Tower will soon be surrounded by glass walls. Paris -- The Eiffel Tower will soon be surrounded with bulletproof glass walls to protect ...

Laura French, our Paris travel expert, will help you plan the perfect trip to the City of Light. She shares her favorite, under-the-radar gems and insider tips for making the most of top attractions.

The Eiffel Tower, one of Paris’ most iconic landmarks, has been closed to visitors since October 2, 2025, due to a nationwide strike. As demonstrators marched from Place d’Italie toward the monument, ...

The Eiffel Tower was officially completed in Paris 126 years ago on Tuesday, after 2 years, 2 months, and 5 days of construction. It stood as the gateway for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World’s ...

Romain Duris (left) as Gustave Eiffel, in a scene from EIFFEL. Courtesy of Blue Fox Entertainment. Architect and structural engineer Gustave Eiffel built not only Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower, but ...

Somewhere beneath the pitch of England’s national stadium in Wembley, London, lie the foundations of what could have been the city’s tallest building. Inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Great ...