Eiffel Tower closeddue to a strike

A symbol of France to the world and the capital’s showcase, the Eiffel Tower welcomes nearly 7 million visitors a year, making it the most visited paying monument in the world.

The famous Parisian monument is closed on 21stFebruary, for the third day running due to a strike. A union warns that the closure could be extended.Employees are demanding more money to maintain the building.A bad signal just a few months away from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.