The Eiffel Tower Construction Period Built between 1887 and 1889. Designed by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel and his company. It is one of the most-visited monuments globally, attracting ...

Built between 1887 and 1889, the Eiffel Tower was built as a result of a competition that was launched in 1886 to select a monument to be built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle and to mark ...

The two years it has now taken to make the bridge ready for passenger use is comparable to the time it took to build the Eiffel Tower in 1887-89, though the Paris landmark is 984ft tall and is ...

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 ...