Fact checked by Olivia Young The Eiffel Tower was initially intended ... It was almost destroyed during World War II. Towards the end of World War II, as the Nazi hold on occupied Paris was ...

The second time the Eiffel Tower was almost destroyed was during the German occupation of France during World War II. Hitler planned to get rid of the tower, but never ended up going through with ...

At 11:30 p.m. local time, the lights on the Eiffel Tower were switched off as a symbol of mourning in honor of Pope Francis.