Recent claims circulating on social media have caused a stir, suggesting that Eiffel Tower will be demolished in 2026. The posts, widely shared on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram link the supposed demolition to an expiring “operating lease,” structural wear and tear, high maintenance costs, and complaints from the public.

But there’s no truth to any of this. The claim is entirely false!

How the rumour started?

The demolition story can be traced back to a satirical article published on September 18, 2025, by Tapioca Times, a website known for parody content. The article included fake quotes from a made-up “spokesman” claiming, “We’ve had a good run, it’s been popular for a long time but nobody goes there anymore so we’re shutting it down.”

The piece joked about a fal

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