Quite a dilemma how to go about fixing it without shutting it down. I'm glad it's getting a paint job at least and that people will continue to be able to visit it. I would think some brilliant person should be able to come up with a way of repairing it without shutting it down.
From: Marianne magazine
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is reportedly riddled with rust and badly in need of repairs. However, the iconic landmark is instead being given a paint job costing 60 million euros in preparation for the 2024 Olympics, Reuters reports, according to a confidential analysis cited by French magazine Marianne. The Eiffel Tower, built by Gustave Eiffel in the late 19th century, is among the most visited tourist sites in the world, welcoming about six million visitors each year. "It is simple, if Gustave Eiffel visited the place he would have a heart attack," one unnamed manager at the tower told Marianne. The company that oversees the tower is reluctant to close the tower for a long time because of the tourist revenue that would be lost, Marianne said. More to read if you're interested: https://fortune.com/2020/01/14/financial-scams-lessons-eiffel-tower-sale/ |
