The Eiffel Tower, completed in 1889 for the World’s Fair, is one of the most recognizable structures in history — but it hides a little-known secret at its peak. Gustave Eiffel built a private ...

Two of his senior engineers, Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier, drafted the first version in 1884. At first, Eiffel wasn’t impressed by their sketches—he thought they looked too plain. But once ...

Almost seven million people visit the Eiffel Tower annually. About 300 million visitors have been to the tower since its opening. Designer Gustave Eiffel had a small apartment cloistered away in the ...

(NEXSTAR) – For the last 135 years, the Eiffel Tower has been an iconic landmark, recognized around the world. This summer, it will serve as the backdrop for beach volleyball at the 2024 Paris Olympic ...

(CNN) — Here's some background information about the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Facts: Almost seven million people visit the Eiffel Tower annually. About 300 million visitors have been to the tower since ...