The Eiffel Tower expands by up to 15 cm in summer due to thermal expansion of iron. This natural phenomenon causes it to grow taller and even lean slightly away from the sun.

The first known postcard printed as a souvenir can be traced to Vienna in 1871, followed by commemorative cards for famous events like the completion of the Eiffel Tower in 1889 and the Chicago ...

The Eiffel Tower does grow and contract in the summer and winter, respectively, due to temperature fluctuations, according to its operators. However, the growth is only a few millimeters — not ...

Eiffel Tower fire: Around 1,200 tourists were evacuated following reports of the blaze, which was caused by an overheating cable in the lift shaft. Thursday, Jun 26, 2025. New Delhi o C.

And another also shared on social media: "A fire is in progress at the Eiffel Tower. Flames were observed in the elevator shaft between the 1st and 2nd floors.

The Eiffel Tower evacuated tourists after the fire alarm went off Tuesday morning, the tower's operating company said. At approximately 10:50 a.m. local time, the fire alarm went off following a ...

The Paris mayor wants the Olympic logo to stay on the monument. Gustave Eiffel’s descendants say the tower shouldn’t be a permanent billboard.

Family descendants of famed 19th century Eiffel Tower architect Gustave Eiffel are balking at the idea of Paris keeping newly installed Olympic Rings on the global monument over their appearance.

French athlete sets world record for rope climbing at Eiffel Tower 00:56. The descendants of the Eiffel Tower's designer say they will fight to stop the Olympic rings being left on the tower, as ...

The giant Olympic rings that were installed on the Eiffel Tower for the 2024 summer Games will become a permanent fixture on the monument, the mayor of Paris revealed on Saturday.

Eiffel Tower sparkles and dazzles during light show, but many fans are unpleasantly surprised when they can't see opening ceremony. Sports newsletter 🏈's best, via 📧 Studio IX 🏀⚽️🥇 ...

Antoine, a boutique specialising in fancy umbrellas, cannes and berets, was around for the last time that Paris hosted the Olympic Games, in 1924.