Eiffel Tower
Facts about the Eiffel Tower, Paris
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, nicknamed the 'magician of iron' is one of the best known monuments worldwide. Everyone knows about it, but very few know the facts about the Eiffel Tower.
Eiffel Tower - French Revolution Icon
The Eiffel Tower was built in the period 1887-1889, to celebrate 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. Paris is recognized by this tower. The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII of England, opened the tower....
Going...going …gone. Eiffel tower sold…twice!!
Con Artists!! Smart men talking their way into and out of things. Victor Lustig was a confidence artist in the 20th century that sold the Eiffel tower to scrap dealers in Paris and got away with it. A look into the life of this extraordinary man who sold the Eiffel tower.
New Look for Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower to be reshaped in time for the structure's 120th anniversary next year
New Look for Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower to be reshaped in time for the structure's 120th anniversary next year
City Plans Rival to Eiffel Tower
Paris has unveiled plans for a vast glass-enveloped office block that will become its tallest commercial building and loftiest construction since the Eiffel tower was inaugurated in 1889.
Eiffel Tower Stunt Kills Parachutist
A Norwegian parachutist died after jumping from the second floor of the Eiffel tower when his chute snagged on the monument's superstructure, Paris police said yesterday.
Skating Rink Opens Halfway Up the Eiffel Tower
Music, lights, a great view of Paris and a strange whiff of vanilla await those bold enough to take advantage of the capital's latest draw: a 200 square metre ice rink suspended 57m (190ft) beneath the Eiffel Tower.
Fire breaks out at top of Eiffel Tower
Fire broke out at the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris yesterday, forcing what the fire brigade described as a "safe and orderly" evacuation of hundreds of visitors from the tourist attraction. No injuries were reported.
Tower's a Hot Ticket ... for Fraud
If the Eiffel Tower remains the only major central Paris monument to make a profit, it is no thanks to its cashiers, 10 of whom who are to go on trial next month for allegedly embezzling la Vieille Dame de Fer - as she is usually known - out of 1m euros.
Eiffel Tower to be reshaped in time for the structure's 120th anniversary next year
New Look for Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower to be reshaped in time for the structure's 120th anniversary next year
City Plans Rival to Eiffel Tower
Paris has unveiled plans for a vast glass-enveloped office block that will become its tallest commercial building and loftiest construction since the Eiffel tower was inaugurated in 1889.
Eiffel Tower Stunt Kills Parachutist
A Norwegian parachutist died after jumping from the second floor of the Eiffel tower when his chute snagged on the monument's superstructure, Paris police said yesterday.
Skating Rink Opens Halfway Up the Eiffel Tower
Music, lights, a great view of Paris and a strange whiff of vanilla await those bold enough to take advantage of the capital's latest draw: a 200 square metre ice rink suspended 57m (190ft) beneath the Eiffel Tower.
Fire breaks out at top of Eiffel Tower
Fire broke out at the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris yesterday, forcing what the fire brigade described as a "safe and orderly" evacuation of hundreds of visitors from the tourist attraction. No injuries were reported.
Tower's a Hot Ticket ... for Fraud
If the Eiffel Tower remains the only major central Paris monument to make a profit, it is no thanks to its cashiers, 10 of whom who are to go on trial next month for allegedly embezzling la Vieille Dame de Fer - as she is usually known - out of 1m euros.