Paris is known for many things — food, art, architecture. Its most recognizable feature, though, is the Eiffel Tower. In the early summer of 1888, despite all the criticism and doubt the project ...

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 ...

In this 1888 photo, the tower's first platform was completed. They could ride one of the tower's five hydraulic elevators to the top. Each were divided into two compartments. Here's a video from ...

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 ...

The Eiffel Tower has gone through a number of transformation since its 1888 inception. Some of the notable milestones in ...

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 ...