But Eiffel prevailed and built the tower using mostly his own money, which he recouped in ticket sales by the end of the 1889 World’s Fair. Koechlin is said to have described the original plans ...

Ahhh, la Tour Eiffel – does she need an introduction? The great spire of iron lattice work is instantly recognisable all over ...

The Eiffel Tower in Paris has opened a dizzying new walkway for fearless thrill-seekers 200ft above the ground. Described as “the highest urban bridge in France”, Vertigo of the Tower is a ...