Eiffel Tower unveils new glass floor, 200 ft above Paris
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One of the world’s most popular tourist attractions unveiled a new daredevil feature.
The Eiffel Tower, originally built in 1889 for the World’s Fair, recently underwent a $38.4 million renovation which included the addition of a glass floor on the first floor, 200 feet above ground.
The mayor of Paris, Mayor Anne Hidalgo, opened the refitted first floor on Monday.
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Visitors can experience walking on air high above the City of Lights or take a dizzying selfie photo with the ground below as a stunning backdrop.
Nearly seven million people visited the 1,060-foot tower site every year—75 percent traveling from overseas, according the Eiffel Tower’s official website.
The renovation also includes solar panels and a new museum that details the history of the monument.