The monument responds to seasonal temperatures, contracting a few millimeters when it's cold and expanding when it's warm.
The Eiffel Tower was almost torn down. It has changed color seven times. A secret bunker saved the tower during World War I.
It’s changed colors over the years originally showcasing a reddish brown, then yellow-ochre, then back to brownish-red. But ...
The operator of the Eiffel Tower said the threat of violent protests ... they have taken to the streets wearing the high-visibility yellow clothing that is required to be carried in every vehicle ...