On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower was dedicated in Paris in a ceremony presided over by its designer, Gustave Eiffel, ...

Though the Eiffel Tower bears his name, Gustave Eiffel was not initially enthusiastic about the structure nor did he design ...

“It’s become the symbol of Paris, and of France as well,” says Savin Yeatman-Eiffel, a great-great-great-grandson of Gustave ...

The second time the Eiffel Tower was almost destroyed was during the German occupation of France during World War ... You can reach Paris' most famous landmark from the Bir-Hakeim, Trocadéro ...

The second time the Eiffel Tower was almost destroyed was during the German occupation of France during World War II. Hitler planned to get rid of the tower, but never ended up going through with ...

The designer’s intent is to convey the radiance of France and of the Olympic athletes ... to the rest of the medal is a nod to the Eiffel Tower. The setting is in a shape called “Clous de Paris,” ...

FILE PHOTO: Olympic rings to celebrate the IOC official announcement that Paris won the 2024 Olympic bid are seen in front of the Eiffel Tower at the Trocadero square in Paris, France, September ...

France’s iconic capital city is filled with fantastic monuments. Many monuments in Paris are known all over the world like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc De Triomphe. However, some are less well ...

In Paris, getting some height is highly recommended. And the most beautiful view of the capital is conveniently perched on its most iconic monument. From the top of the Eiffel Tower, you’ll have ...