1889: The Eiffel Tower and the Exposition Universelle in Paris Getty Images The design was originally the product of Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier, who were two senior engineers working for ...

At 11:30 p.m. local time, the lights on the Eiffel Tower were switched off as a symbol of mourning in honor of Pope Francis.

Once completed, the tower became the gateway to the 1889 World’s Fair. It attracted nearly 2 million visitors and was the tallest building in the world at the time. For many, it offered the ...

While you’re free to snap as many personal photos as you’d like of the Eiffel Tower during the day and at night, the light show is protected by copyright under French law—professionals will ...

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 ...