The construction of the Eiffel Tower began in Paris in 1887, in advance of the 1889 World's Fair. Gustave Eiffel's tower, which was actually designed by his senior engineers Maurice Koechlin and ...

The method facilitated its incredibly rapid construction in just over two ... Author Guy de Maupassant famously said that the ...

the engineer who oversaw it’s construction for the 1889 World’s Fair to showcase France’s industrial power. At the time of completion, the Eiffel Tower was the tallest man-made structure in the world, ...

Manchester United has announced its intention to pursue a new 100,000-seater stadium as the centrepiece of the regeneration of the Old Trafford area.

Construction took more than two years and ... 20,000 flashbulbs attached to the tower provide a beautiful effect. Eiffel Tower tickets vary in price depending on how far up you want to go and ...

The wind tunnel he built in a hangar at the foot of the Eiffel Tower was used to test more than 20 planes. It is still used today by the construction, aviation, shipping and automotive industries ...

The Eiffel Tower is the proud symbol of France, rising high above the rooftops of Paris as a testament to French artistry and workmanship. The tower welcomes more than 7 million visitors a year ...

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 ...