Eiffel Tower Closed 2024 Today. The eiffel tower, one of the most visited tourist sites in the world, closed on monday as staff went on strike in protest against the way the paris monument is managed. On thursday, more than 50 striking workers chanted slogans and waved union flags and signs at the foot of the eiffel tower.
The eiffel tower was closed to visitors wednesday because of a strike over contract negotiations timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the death of its creator, gustave eiffel. One banner portrayed mayor anne hidalgo milking the monument and.