A slide instead of the Eiffel Tower? This information aroused emotions
Sometimes a pretext can turn a small piece of information into a big emotion. This is what happened in Paris. All it took was protests and a few innocent rumors. Many people did not hide their horror.
We are talking about information that started circulating on the Internet some time ago. They showed that the Eiffel Tower could be demolished next year. Since we are talking about a cult object, the inhabitants of Paris and other places in the world panicked. However, the information about the monument has nothing to do with the truth.
What’s the deal with tearing down the tower?
On October 2, the Eiffel Tower was closed to tourists due to mass protests and strikes in France. Thousands of people from hundreds of cities took to the streets. The reason for the action was, among others, opposition to government spending cuts. The famous attraction was closed solely for safety reasons, but someone came up with a different story.
It started with a satirical article published on one of the websites. The text was humorous and its purpose was not to spread disinformation. However, some Internet users took these words very seriously.
This information was believed
Information published in the media indicated that the Eiffel Tower would be demolished in 2026, but that was not all. Instead, a giant slide or a concert hall would appear on the Campus Martius. All this includes: due to too high costs of renovation of the building.
The X platform began to be flooded with this type of messages. “According to reports, the world-famous Eiffel Tower, a symbol of France for over 135 years, is to be demolished in 2026 after the expiry of its lease,” it read. Internet users did not spare comments, defending the attractions. The company managing the tower did not publicly comment on this news.
One thing is certain, the tower is accessible and tickets can still be purchased online. There is no indication that anything will change in this matter. This 330-meter-high monument attracts millions of tourists every year. In 2023, it generated EUR 117.87 million in revenue.
