There are not many world records in sports which last for more than 23 years. Then again, there are not many records you look at and think “Where did someone even get the idea to do that?” ...

To boost security, the Eiffel Tower will soon be surrounded by glass walls. Paris -- The Eiffel Tower will soon be surrounded with bulletproof glass walls to protect ...

The descendants of the Eiffel Tower's designer say they will fight to stop the Olympic rings being left on the tower, as the mayor of Paris plans. The family of the legendary engineer Gustave Eiffel ...

Ten years ago, developers said they'd build one of the tallest buildings in the world, calling it the Eiffel Tower of Miami. But all that's there today is a trash-laden empty waterfront lot. The ...

PARIS – The Eiffel Tower proved mortal Friday night. It sparkled, dazzled and delighted during a light show near the end of the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics. But it could not stop the rain – ...

Organizers of the Ancient Olympics, the precursor of the modern Games, probably weren't as concerned with sustainability as the organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics. At least, if the ancient Greeks ...

France’s iconic Eiffel Tower is increasing its ticket prices by 20%, CNN’s affiliate BFMTV has reported, to help cover the costs of renovation work and financial losses during the coronavirus pandemic ...

A July 27 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows the Eiffel Tower with its lights off at night. "Reports are some areas in Paris lost power!" reads the post's caption. "This was the Eiffel ...