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Sky Arte Documentary Explores the History of the Eiffel Tower

other · 2026-04-27

The documentary "Torre Eiffel – La dama di ferro" will air on Sky Arte on Monday, February 3, featuring historian Pascal Ory. It covers the Eiffel Tower's construction from 1887 to 1889, its initial aesthetic controversies, and its current status as a global icon attracting 10 million visitors annually. The film includes a 3D animation project by Ory to illustrate the building phases. The tower celebrated its 130th anniversary in 2019, coinciding with the Universal Exposition. Sky Arte's site is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'Torre Eiffel – La dama di ferro' airs on Sky Arte on February 3.
  • Historian Pascal Ory guides viewers through the Eiffel Tower's history.
  • The tower was built from 1887 to 1889.
  • It attracts about 10 million visitors each year.
  • The documentary features a 3D animation project by Ory.
  • The Eiffel Tower celebrated its 130th anniversary in 2019.
  • The anniversary coincided with the Universal Exposition.
  • Sky Arte's site is powered by Artribune.

Entities

Artists

  • Gustave Eiffel
  • Pascal Ory

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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