Koechlin is said to have described the original plans for the Eiffel Tower as “a great pylon consisting of four lattice girders standing apart at the base and coming together at the top ...

Claudio Lima Filho of Brazil snuggled next to his girlfriend under an umbrella near the base of the Eiffel Tower. The romantic-looking moment belied Filho’s feelings while he was unable to watch ...

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 ...

The uncertainty would reign for years. It saved France. At the base lie the remains of an installation that saved the Eiffel Tower from being torn down and may even have gone a long way toward saving ...

The Eiffel Tower is the proud symbol of France, rising high above the rooftops of Paris as a testament to French artistry and workmanship. The tower welcomes more than 7 million visitors a year ...

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 ...