The Secret Apartment Gustave Eiffel Built for Himself at the Top of His Tower

At the very top of the Eiffel Tower, Gustave Eiffel kept a small private apartment. He finished it in 1889 as a place to work ...

Eiffel Tower was almost demolished! Here’s how it was saved and survived over a century

When the Eiffel Tower was first erected for the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris, it faced harsh criticism. Prominent artists and writers labeled it “monstrous” and “useless,” and its creator, Gustave ...
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136 years, multiple closures: How often has the Eiffel Tower closed

The Eiffel Tower has been closed since 2 October 2025 amid nationwide strikes demanding higher taxes on the wealthy and ...

‘Finally, I did it!’: TikTok star Aurélien Fontenoy cycles up Eiffel Tower’s 686 steps in extraordinary world record time

There are not many world records in sports which last for more than 23 years. Then again, there are not many records you look ...