The Eiffel Tower, therefore, con sists essentially of ... below the surface, that is to say, about 16 ft. lower than the mean water level of the Seine, and it was overlaid by soft and permeable ...

Paris: The Eiffel Tower was temporarily evacuated on Tuesday (Dec 24) after a short circuit hit the Parisian landmark. The fire alarm was triggered in the morning due to a short circuit in a lift ...

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 ...

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 radical cast-iron tower was built for the 1889 World Fair and the centenary of the 1789 Revolution by engineer Gustave Eiffel. Eiffel made use of new technology that was already popular in ...