The Eiffel Tower closed early on Tuesday and will remain closed on Wednesday as a sweltering heat wave grips parts of Europe.

The worst heat was felt in southern Europe, while punishing temperatures were forecast to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit in ...

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 ...

The Eiffel Tower was almost torn down. ... The work, entirely carried out by hand, ... an original circular staircase was ...

The entire tower was immediately evacuated, and helicopters could be seen flying around checking the lower tower floors. The same portion of the tower caught fire in 1956, destroying the structure's ...

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Family descendants of famed 19th century Eiffel Tower architect Gustave Eiffel are balking at the idea of Paris keeping newly installed Olympic Rings on the global monument over their appearance.

The Eiffel Tower also had its lights turned off as part of the initiative in 2022 and 2024. ... USA TODAY reached out to the Eiffel Tower's press office but did not immediately receive a response.

As a heat wave scorches most of Europe, the Eiffel Tower announced it will be closing early on Tuesday as Paris is expected ...

For 41 years, the Eiffel Tower stood higher than any building or structure in the world—until it was surpassed by the Chrysler Building in New York, which topped out at 1046 feet.