The Eiffel Tower was almost torn down
The Eiffel Tower, initially hated and slated for demolition, was saved from destruction by its unexpected value as a crucial radio transmission tower.
The iconic Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World's Fair, was never meant to be permanent. It was scheduled for demolition after just 20 years, with many Parisians calling the "metal asparagus" an eyesore. Artists and intellectuals even petitioned against the "useless and monstrous" structure.
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