Eiffel Tower Staff Begin Strike

The Eiffel Tower, one of the world’s top tourist attractions, was closed Monday after staff commenced strike.

The strike, which was called to protest over the way the monument is managed financially, could be extended, they said.

The tower’s operator, SETE, said on its website that “visits of the monument will be disrupted on Monday”.

It advised ticket holders to check its website before showing up, or to postpone their visit. E-ticket holders were advised to check their e-mails for further information.