The tower’s main designer was one of ... After viewing Koechlin’s initial sketches—which Eiffel felt were too minimalist—the architect instructed Koechlin to include more details and ...

The Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited landmarks ... They argued that the giant metal structure would clash with the ...

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 ...

Eiffel designed the tower that would bear his name for the ... says it “marked the pinnacle of iron architecture, and set the pace for the skyscraper frenzy that would follow in the 20th century”.

In late 1890, Daniel Burnham, the eminent architect charged with turning ... But nobody in the States had an answer for the Eiffel Tower. Oh, there were proposals: a tower garlanded with rails ...

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 ...

The most beautiful places to visit in Paris - Strolls along the Seine, exploring the most picturesque streets or finding the ...

I found a spot where you can enjoy spectacular Eiffel Tower views without having to ... views you’ll need to head to the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine. This is a museum of ...