Eiffel Tower Reopens After Three Months... 'Masks Required, Stairs Only'

People wearing masks are climbing the stairs of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, which reopened from the 25th (local time).
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Eun-byeol] France's landmark, the Eiffel Tower, reopened on the 25th (local time) after being closed for three months.

On the 25th (local time), Bloomberg reported that the Eiffel Tower had been closed for over three months due to the French government's COVID-19 lockdown measures but began welcoming visitors again from that day.

However, the top observation deck of the Eiffel Tower will remain closed until July 14, and only the 1st and 2nd floors will be open initially. The number of visitors allowed will be limited to a certain number, and the elevators will not operate for the time being. Visitors are required to wear masks at all times.

The top observation deck is scheduled to reopen on July 15, and the elevators, which usually carry 45 people at a time, will operate with a limit of 8 passengers. The Eiffel Tower, one of the must-visit spots for tourists in Paris, was closed due to COVID-19 lockdown measures in March and remained shut for 104 days, the longest period since World War II.

During the closure period caused by the COVID-19 lockdown, the Eiffel Tower is estimated to have suffered losses amounting to 27 million euros (approximately 36.5 billion KRW).

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