Bomb alert at Eiffel Tower: Tourists, locals evacuated from France's most favourite landmark

Bomb alert at Eiffel Tower: France's most recognizable landmark, Eiffel Tower was evacuated for after a bomb alert, as per police sources. 

As this place is the favourite tourist destination and also this week is the long weekend so many visitors are expected and for their safety, this evacuation was a "precautionary measure."

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The alert was lifted after 2 hours and the Iron Lady reopened to the public.

This early afternoon, the police deminers were on site to carry out the checks. “It is a usual procedure in this kind of situation, which is rare nevertheless”, indicated the Company of exploitation of the monument (Sete). Quickly, a large security perimeter had been established, traffic diverted and the monument was evacuated at 12:15 pm, as per the sources. 

The forecourt and the Eiffel Tower, concerning the three floors of the monument, including the restaurant of the tower, as well as the forecourt, were evacuated, added the spokesperson.  

The last bomb threat that prompted an evacuation of the tower was in September 2020, based on an anonymous call to police. 

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The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic and romantic landmarks in the world and is a favorite among many people for its captivating architectural design, breathtaking panoramic views and popular culture references.