The monument responds to seasonal temperatures, contracting a few millimeters when it's cold and expanding when it's warm.

There’s a penthouse apartment at the top. Gustave Eiffel reserved the uppermost level of the tower for himself, where he hosted famous guests like Thomas Edison in a private apartment.

Eiffel it 1885, with a view of ascertaining ... lower than the Seine mean water level. The tower terminates at a height of 896 feet above the ground, with a platform about 53 feet square.

An Adam Sandler movie broke a world record with one of its very impressive stunt sequences. Read more about its unique achievement here.

We love looking up and seeing the famous structure from below. The first floor is the largest level of the Eiffel Tower and ...

The Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel in French) is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, located in Paris, France. The ...

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Of course, when you think of Paris, the Eiffel Tower immediately pops to mind ... and testing of the waters has shown high levels of E coli, a bacteria usually associated with human waste.

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 ...