The tower is made of 7,300 tons of iron. Its design allows for these changes. Standing at 330 meters, it changes height with the seasons. The summer sun also makes it lean slightly away from the ...

The second time the Eiffel Tower was almost destroyed was during the German occupation of France during World War ... long lines – especially during the summer – you can bypass the wait ...

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

Vacation rental service HomeAway is giving away the chance to spend a night in the Eiffel Tower to four contestants in a company-run competition as part of its sponsorship of this summer's UEFA ...

The Tower was designed by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World’s Fair, to mark the 100-year anniversary of the French Revolution. It was a defining moment in France’s industrial revolution ...

The second time the Eiffel Tower was almost destroyed was during the German occupation of France during World War II. Hitler planned to get rid of the tower, but never ended up going through with ...

This piece of the medal contains fragments of iron that were removed from the Eiffel Tower and preserved during renovations ... The designer’s intent is to convey the radiance of France and of the ...