Why does the Eiffel tower sparkle?

The Beacon and Sparkles for the "Countdown to the Year 2000". On 31 December 1999 at the approach of midnight, the entire world will discover the beacon and the Tower's sparking lights. The beacon, sending out two light beams with a reach of 80 kilometres, is composed of 4 "marine" motorised projectors. read more

Signals would be sent out from the top of the tower, directing the French troops to the front line. 7. In 1889, the French newspaper Le Figaro actually set up a printing press on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. read more

Re: Eiffel Tower - what time to the lights sparkle Apr 28, 2009, 3:39 AM I guess it could ruin one's plan, but on the other hand, it was very cool to the lights glimmering in the afternoon. read more

Every night, every hour on the hour, the tower is covered in golden lights and sparkles for five whole minutes while the Eiffel Tower’s beam lights up the city. The best place to see the light show is from Place du Trocadero. read more