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 ...

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the ... station still in use today as well as an important tourist site. 4. When the tower was built, it was not very popular. A group known as ...

When it was built, the Eiffel Tower — which measures 1,063 feet — was the tallest building in the world. Although it was meant to be a temporary structure — and would have been knocked down ...

Manchester United co-owner says that fans from around the world will want to visit the new stadium, likening it to when Paris ...

The radical cast-iron tower was built for the 1889 World Fair and the centenary of the 1789 Revolution by engineer Gustave Eiffel. Eiffel made use of new technology that was already popular in ...

Projects on five continents The tower came towards the end of Eiffel’s career, during which he built around 500 structures across five continents. He built his reputation as a builder of railway ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: For the best photo opportunities of the Eiffel Tower, head to Place du Trocadéro. (Just expect to contend with some crowds!) – Nicola Wood, Senior Editor Designed and ...