Eiffel Tower
tower, Paris, France
- French:
- Tour Eiffel
- On the Web:
- Art in Context - Eiffel Tower in Paris – Why was the Eiffel Tower built? (May 06, 2024)
Recent News
Apr. 28, 2024, 1:25 AM ET (Globe and Mail)
The Eiffel Tower reopens to visitors after a 6-day closure due to an employee strike
Apr. 19, 2024, 1:27 AM ET (The Star)
Legends gather at Eiffel Tower to mark 100-day countdown to Olympics
Top Questions
What was the Eiffel Tower built for?
What was the Eiffel Tower built for?
What does the Eiffel Tower represent?
What does the Eiffel Tower represent?
What is the Eiffel Tower made of?
What is the Eiffel Tower made of?
Where is the Eiffel Tower located in Paris?
Where is the Eiffel Tower located in Paris?
When does the Eiffel Tower sparkle?
When does the Eiffel Tower sparkle?
Eiffel Tower, wrought-iron structure in Paris that is among the most famous landmarks in the world. It is also a technological masterpiece in building-construction history. It was designed and built (1887–89) by Gustave Eiffel and named in his honor. When the French government was organizing the International Exposition of 1889 to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution, a competition was held for designs for a suitable monument. More than 100 plans were submitted, and the Centennial Committee accepted that of the noted bridge engineer Gustave Eiffel. Eiffel’s concept of a 300-meter (984-foot) tower built almost entirely of open-lattice wrought ...(100 of 565 words)