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The Eiffel Tower one of the world's most famous sights. The 324-metre-tall iron tower millions of tourists to Paris every year. It has an iconic part of Paris' skyline for 133 years. However, it is its age. Engineers recently a survey of the monument. They found that its metal is full of rust. They said it is "in a poor state". They that if its designer Gustave Eiffel was alive today and his creation, "he would have a heart attack". Engineers say there many cracks in the iron. The tower needs many repairs. A 2016 report on the tower there were 698 faults on the tower. These were serious enough to the tower's long-term future in doubt.

Construction of the Eiffel Tower in January 1887. It to the public on the 31st of March, 1889. It was to celebrate the 1889 World's Fair in Paris. Builders 10,100 tons of iron to make the tower. It was made from 18,000 sections and 2.5 million rivets. The original plan was for the tower to be down after 20 years. However, the French government changed its mind and it in place. The tower is currently repainted ahead of the 2024 Olympics. Engineers say painting the metal will not the rust problem go away. They say the existing paint needs to be completely first. However, this will take too long and the tower would tourist revenue.