The history of the Eiffel Tower 12 Articles

by Stephen H

It was the Millennium Dome of its day that somehow went on to capture the imagination of a nation. The Eiffel tower dominates the skyline, particularly at night when it is ablaze with golden lights. It is synonymous with Paris

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by Andrew Cai

France wanted to show the world that they were a country of beauty and technology. With the World Exhibition of 1889 also under way, France decided that they would construct a beautiful tower. There was a contest for ideas on

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by Charlie Garratt

Think of Paris, think of the Eiffel Tower. Probably one of the most recognised architectural icons of the western world, the Eiffel Tower dominates the Paris skyline and between it being completed in 1889 and the completion of

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by Rachel Mcclain

Imagine the iconic symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower, not being there. Considering the structure's rich history, with its brushes with both never being built and with being torn down, it was certainly a possibility.

Alexandre

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by Barbara M Traynor

The History of the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower, symbol of Parisian lifestyle, was built as a tribute to war. In the late 1870's French officials brainstormed, deciding to hold a "Universal Exposition of the Products of Industry"

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by The Lydster

Built upon the Champ de Mars, along side the river Seine in Paris, France, the Eiffel Tower stands about one thousand feet tall. This makes it the tallest structure in Paris and one of the most recognizable of all the world.

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by Rose Conrad

Chances are that when you think of France, one of the first images that comes to your mind is that of the Eiffel Tower. It stands there serenely on the banks of the Seine, looking down on the city and the hordes of tourists below,

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by Mark Blow

What would Paris be like without the Eiffel Tower? Today, the French national identity is based on this brutal-but-beautiful landmark. It is a remarkable masterpiece of the 19th century that is unrivaled in its engineering feat

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by Paul Linsell

The Statue of Liberty: New York, Big Ben: London, The Opera House: Sydney, The Eiffel Tower: Paris. The Eiffel Tower is indeed in great company as one of the world's iconic buildings that is irrevocably linked with a city and

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by Clare-Louise Bevan

HOW THE CITY OF LOVE GOT A PERMANENT ERECTION

The young girl stood by the rail on the troisieme etage, some 905 feet above "The City of Romance". She was just eighteen and very beautiful. It was late on a summer evening and

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