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Eiffel Tower was almost demolished! Here’s how it was saved and survived over a century

When the Eiffel Tower was first erected for the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris, it faced harsh criticism. Prominent artists and writers labeled it “monstrous” and “useless,” and its creator, Gustave ...
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Why the Eiffel Tower in Paris has been closed since Oct 2 and will it be demolished in 2026?

The world famous tourist hotspot in Paris, the Eiffel Tower, has been shut since October 2, 2025, amid nationwide strike. As demonstrators streamed from Place d’Italie toward the Eiffel Tower, its ...