Once completed, the tower became the gateway to the 1889 World’s Fair. It attracted nearly 2 million visitors and was the tallest building in the world at the time. For many, it offered the ...

On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower was dedicated in Paris in a ceremony presided over by its designer, Gustave Eiffel, ...

To mark the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, Paris hosted the 1889 World’s Fair (Exposition Universelle). Hoping to be considered for the high-profile project, artists from around the ...

Though the Eiffel Tower bears his name, Gustave Eiffel was not initially enthusiastic about the structure nor did he design ...

The center of the medal takes the shape of a hexagon, a reference to the country’s shape and nickname, l’hexagone. This piece of the medal contains fragments of iron that were removed from the Eiffel ...

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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 ...

Though it may not be quite as timeless as the actual City of Lights, Sin City's (rather kitschy) take on Paris is one of the Strip's most popular occupants. The property offers a whirlwind tour of ...

No building better symbolises Paris than the Tour Eiffel. Maupassant claimed he left Paris because of it, William Morris visited regularly to avoid having to see it from afar – and it was ...