Dec 11, 2025 · Eiffel Tower, wrought-iron structure in Paris that is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It is also a technological masterpiece in building-construction history. It …

On the 31st March 1889, the Tower had been finished in record time – 2 years, 2 months and 5 days – and was established as a veritable technical feat. The plan to build a tower 300 metres …

It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889. Locally nicknamed " La dame de fer " (French for "Iron Lady"), it was …

Nov 24, 2020 · Work on the 15 metre foundations began on 26 January 1887 and the Eiffel Tower was inaugurated on 31 March 1889 when Eiffel himself climbed the Tower’s 1,710 steps and …

Jan 11, 2025 · The Eiffel Tower, completed in 1889 for the Exposition Universelle, stands as a symbol of innovation and French culture. Despite initial skepticism, it became iconic, …

We’re about to take a deep dive into the history of the Eiffel Tower along with facts and figures on its construction, timelines and how it changed Paris forever.

Construction began on January 28, 1887, on the Champ de Mars, a large public greenspace along the Seine River. Built entirely from wrought iron, the tower was a groundbreaking …

Apr 15, 2025 · From the beginning, the Eiffel Tower was only supposed to remain up 20 years after the 1889 World’s Fair—it was supposed to be torn down afterward. Eiffel was very aware …

May 27, 2024 · Over its 130-year history, the Eiffel Tower has transcended its original purpose as a temporary exhibition centerpiece to become the definitive symbol of Paris and one of the …

Jun 13, 2011 · Originally intended as a temporary exhibit, the Eiffel Tower was almost torn down and scrapped in 1909. City officials opted to save it after recognizing its value as a …