Eiffel Tower closed as workers strike on 100th anniversary of creator’s death

Union representatives did not immediately respond for comment, and it was unclear how long the strike would last.

Tourists at the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

The Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors on Wednesday because of a strike over contract negotiations, the day the Paris monument marks 100 years since the death of its creator Gustave Eiffel.

Tourists can still access the glass-enclosed esplanade beneath the tower, but access to the 300-metre (984ft) landmark itself is closed until further notice, according to an Eiffel Tower spokesperson.