The tower was originally meant to be demolished in 20 years and survived largely because Gustav Eiffel presented it as a tool for scientific research. It was originally built for the 1889 Exposition ...

Thousands of tourists had their Paris plans upended as record heat forced the Eiffel Tower to scale back access.

The worst heat was felt in southern Europe, while punishing temperatures were forecast to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit in ...

The heat wave that has blanketed much of Europe is expected to linger over the continent this week, driving up temperatures ...

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.

Police evacuate the area around the Eiffel Tower after a man was seen climbing the historic landmark, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris France.

Paris is probably the first city that springs to mind when thinking of the Eiffel Tower. But you may be shocked to know that one near-identical city exists almost 6,000 miles away from the iconic ...

Last month, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo told a French newspaper that she wanted the five interlinked 43-foot rings on the Eiffel Tower to stay where they are. Her words - I want the two to remain ...

A light show is projected from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. Close Ad. Before You Leave, Check This Out.

The Eiffel Tower is the most well-known landmark in Paris, France, and for visitors to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, it can be seen almost everywhere you go. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

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 ...