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 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.

A July 27 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows the Eiffel Tower with its lights off at night. "Reports are some areas in Paris lost power!" reads the post's caption. "This was the ...

What's the best way to experience the Eiffel Tower? Nothing beats going to the top, and it's especially magical at night, when the city lights glitter below. To see the tower from ground level ...

View of the Eiffel Tower Stadium and Arena Champ-de-Mars from the Eiffel Tower . Image © Guillaume Bontemps / Ville de Paris The assembly and disassembly of these ...

PARIS – The Eiffel Tower proved mortal Friday night. It sparkled, dazzled and delighted during a light show near the end of the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics. But it could not stop the ...