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The heat wave that has blanketed much of Europe is expected to linger over the continent this week, driving up temperatures ...
French athlete sets world record for rope climbing at Eiffel Tower 00:56. The descendants of the Eiffel Tower's designer say they will fight to stop the Olympic rings being left on the tower, as ...
The Eiffel Tower is made of wrought iron, which is why its nickname is Iron Lady. Altogether, 18,038 pieces of metal were connected with 2.5 million rivets to construct the tower.
The giant Olympic rings that were installed on the Eiffel Tower for the 2024 summer Games will become a permanent fixture on the monument, the mayor of Paris revealed on Saturday.
Medals awarded in the 2024 Paris Olympics contain iron from the Eiffel Tower. The iron is shaped like a hexagon, referencing the six-sided shape of France. The other side of the medals features a ...
The Eiffel Tower opened in 1889, built by Gustave Eiffel for the World's Fair in Paris. It was an engineering marvel at the time of its construction and still is to this day.
On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower opened to the public. Here are some things you might not know about the beloved French monument. 1. The tower was built as an entrance arch for the 1889 World ...
Police evacuate the area around the Eiffel Tower after a man was seen climbing the historic landmark, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris France.
The claim: Image shows Eiffel Tower without power in July 2024. A July 27 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows the Eiffel Tower with its lights off at night."Reports are some areas in ...