Construction of the Eiffel Tower cost 7,799,401.31 French gold francs in 1889, or about $1.5 million. The Eiffel Tower is 1,063 feet (324 meters) tall, including the antenna at the top.

French concept artist Floriane Marchix ("Penguins of Madagascar") draws a dance of contrasts to salute Eiffel Tower's 126th anniversary.