Eiffel Tower closes due to strike over ‘poor management’

The Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday. Photo: Reuters/Sarah Meyssonnier

Oleg Cetinic

Visitors to the Eiffel Tower were turned away yesterday 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 a strike, the Eiffel Tower is closed. We apologize.”