When the Eiffel Tower was first built in 1889 for the World's Fair in Paris, France, it was the tallest structure in the world. It held that title for 42 years until it was overtaken by the Chrysler ...

The Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited landmarks ... They argued that the giant metal structure would clash with the classical architecture that defined the city, like Notre-Dame, the Louvre ...

From Eiffel to Calatrava, via Nervi and Dieste, we trace the work and thinking of the great construction maestros who ...

Its designers recreated some of Paris' most iconic features, even giving the city its own Eiffel Tower - though at 108m tall ...

It is roughly three times the height of Paris's Eiffel Tower. Architect Adrian Smith designed the neo-futurist Burj Khalifa, made of reinforced concrete and clad in vertical glass fins ...

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 ...

Are you planning to visit Paris? The ‘City of Love’ is one of the most favourite destinations among travellers. Here are some places you should not miss when in Paris ...

architecture reminiscent of the Paris Opera and the Louvre, and the pièce de résistance – a 46-story, half-size replica of the Eiffel Tower. Tickets to the tower's observation deck cost $25 ...

Some are built masterpieces such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, and the canal system supporting the wonderful architecture of the car-free City of Venice, Italy; others are awe-inspiring ...