Eiffel Tower to get a €300m facelift

The Eiffel Tower is to undergo a 300m, 15-year refurbishment, Pariss mayor Anne Hidalgo announced on Friday.The landmark, which receives more paying touristsabout 7 million a yearthan any other monument in the world, was built as the centerpiece of the 1889 Universal Exposition. The planned refurbishment is intended to bolster the French capitals bids to host another Worlds Fair in 2025 and, before that, the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games, according to a statement from the mayors office.
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