5.1K views · 298 reactions |  It's a monument that is synonymous with #France. The #EiffelTower is more than just a wrought iron landmark, its very existence represents an architectural feat taken on by the man who gave it its name: Gustave Eiffel. The engineer died 100 years ago: learn everything about the 300 metre high iron tower in #FranceInFocus ➡️ https://f24.my/9mWb.f | FRANCE 24 English | Facebook

The Eiffel Tower in Paris is an iconic piece of architecture. It was built in just 26 months for the World Exhibition of 1889. This iron giant was 312 meters tall – higher than any other structure in the world at the time! It was an engineering master class by Gustave Eiffel, which he boxed through against all resistance. It’s almost unbelievable today that at the time nobody wanted it! #WorldArchitectureDay | DW Euromaxx

🇬🇧 Last Sunday, the Parisian Firefighter Department paid tribute to the historical platoon which put back the tricolored flag at the Eiffel Tower's top floor on 25 August 1944. 🎥 Relive this very special moment👇 📃 To read the Full story : https://www.toureiffel.paris/en/news/events/liberation-paris-eiffel-tower-reinstates-its-tricolored-flag | Tour Eiffel