Visitors to the Eiffel Tower were turned away on Monday because of a strike over poor financial management at one of the world’s most-visited sites. A sign was posted at the entrance in English, saying, “Due to strike, the Eiffel Tower is closed. Strike at the Eiffel Tower closes one of the world's most popular monuments to visitors. (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA / AFP)Tourists planning to visit the Eiffel Tower on Monday were warned of disruptions in multiple languages on its website. The Eiffel Tower is typically open 365 days a year, but it is occasionally affected by strikes.

Source: Hindustan Times February 19, 2024 23:51 UTC