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Eiffel Tower reopens after 3-month break, elevators off-limits Eiffel Tower reopens after 3-month break, elevators off-limits
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The Eiffel Tower on Thursday welcomed back visitors with strict hygiene and safety measures have been put in place for the re-opening. The coronavirus outbreak had forced the Paris landmark into its longest period out of action since World War Two. The Eiffel Tower on Thursday welcomed back visitors with strict hygiene and safety measures in place for the re-opening. The coronavirus outbreak had forced the Paris landmark into its longest period out of action since the Second World War.
Visitors now can access the 324 meters high (1,062 feet) tower only via staircases until early July, with elevators off-limits for the time being because of safety considerations. Visitors now can access the 324-meters-high (1,062 feet) tower, via staircases only until early July, with elevators off-limits for the time-being, because of safety considerations.
In addition, visitors are not allowed to go any higher than the second floor of the tower, and anyone over the age of 11 is required to wear a face covering, Reuters said.In addition, visitors are not allowed to go any higher than the second floor of the tower, and anyone over the age of 11 is required to wear a face covering, Reuters said.
Managers say they hope to get operations fully back to normal later in the summer. Managers say they hope to restore operations fully back to normal later in the summer.