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Daily Mirror
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Milica Cosic

‘Rusty’ Eiffel Tower is ‘crumbling’ as Paris landmark in urgent need of repair

The Eiffel Tower is riddled with rust as the famous monument is in urgent need of repair, according to reports.

Despite only being meant to last for 20 years when it was built in 1889, one hundred and thirty-three years on the iconic monument is still standing – but just about.

According to leaked reports seen by French magazine Marianne, the symbol of Paris is in ‘very bad shape’.

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