The commencement of the Eiffel Tower was delayed on Monday morning due to the unexpected presence of two American tourists who had spent the night inside the iconic monument, revealed officials. According to Sociéte d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel, the Eiffel Tower’s operator, the individuals were discovered during routine security checks conducted before the public was allowed access. The operator has expressed intentions to file a complaint against the trespassers, even though they posed no immediate threat and were subsequently handed over to the police.
The Paris prosecutor’s office was promptly informed of the incident, reporting that two American men with tickets were found sleeping on the premises of the Eiffel Tower on Sunday night. A spokesperson from the office stated that alcohol was involved but was unsure of the exact location within the tower where the men were found.
Standing tall at a height of 1,083 feet, the Eiffel Tower is renowned as one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks. Constructed between 1887 and 1889 to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution, it draws in approximately seven million visitors annually.
Despite the ongoing pandemic, American tourists have been flocking to Europe, including Paris, this summer. The number of planned air arrivals for July and August has seen a notable increase of 14.4 percent compared to last year, and it currently surpasses the 2019 pre-pandemic levels by nearly 5 percent.
Overall, the allure of the Eiffel Tower continues to captivate visitors from around the globe, supporting the ongoing recovery and resurgence of tourism in the region.
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