What are some interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower?

On this day in 1889, the Eiffel Tower was completed. Here is a selection of fascinating facts about the attraction. read more

A woman named Erika La Tour Eiffel"married" the Eiffel Tower in 2007. There are 20,000 light bulbs on the Eiffel Tower. There are over 30 replicas of the Eiffel Tower around the world. read more

Eiffel Tower facts teach us that during its construction, which was completed in 1889, the Eiffel Tower became the tallest man-made structure, surpassing the height of the Washington Monument. In 1930, the Chrysler Building was built in New York City, becoming the tallest structure in the world at the time. read more

Quick Answer. The French government strictly forbids taking a photograph of the Eiffel Tower at night, and violators can be penalized under the law. read more

The Eiffel Tower was named after its architect, Alexandre Gustave Eiffel. It was constructed in 1889 to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution. Since it became available to the public, around 250 million people have visited the site. read more