The Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited landmarks ... They argued that the giant metal structure would clash with the classical architecture that defined the city, like Notre-Dame, the Louvre ...

The Eiffel Tower is the unofficial symbol of Paris, and is a destination for over 6 million visitors every year. And while I ...

The Eiffel Tower can indeed grow and contract in the summer and winter, respectively. However, the growth is only a few millimeters — not up to 6 inches, as many social media posts claim.

As much as the French capital reveled in the celebratory air of the Olympics this summer, many are less than thrilled to discover Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s plan to keep the iconic Olympic rings ...

The tower’s main designer was one of ... After viewing Koechlin’s initial sketches—which Eiffel felt were too minimalist—the architect instructed Koechlin to include more details and ...

A celebrated architectural feat, the Eiffel Tower opened to the public in Paris on May 15, 1889. The tower was designed by engineers Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier along with architect ...

Pierre de Coubertin, who formed the IOC at the outset of the first modern Olympics in 1896, was a contemporary of Gustave Eiffel. His relationship with the tower's architect allowed him to be one ...

Beyond serving as mere backdrops for fashion shows, architecture often influences ... Yves Saint Laurent Runway Show by the Eiffel Tower The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 womenswear collection ...