(Adnkronos) – The Eiffel Tower announces an early closure due to the intense heat. And the highest point, off-limits since yesterday, will remain inaccessible to visitors until tomorrow. The first and second floors remain open, reads the website dedicated to the symbol of Paris and France with its 330 meters of height and the two floors that can be visited before reaching the top.
“Due to the extreme temperatures expected in the afternoon and evening, the Eiffel Tower will exceptionally close at 4 pm. Last entry at 2.30 pm”, reads the monument’s website, which will provide refunds for those who have already purchased a ticket. The invitation, “during this period of intense heat”, is to “protect yourself from the sun” and “hydrate regularly”.