The Eiffel Tower reopened on Friday after nearly nine months' closure after its longest closure since World War II. The iconic Paris landmark had been closed since October 30, 2020, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions. /CFP

A brass band starts playing as the Eiffel Tower reopened for the first time in over eight months on in Paris, France, July 16, 2021. /CFP

Visitors wait in line as they arrive to visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris, on July 16, 2021. Up to 13,000 people per day will be allowed to take the elevators to the top and take in the views over the French capital. /CFP

A visitor takes a selfie picture as she visits the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, July 16, 2021. /CFP

A girl uses a telescope to view the city of Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower as the iconic landmark reopened for the first time in over eight months in Paris, France, July 16, 2021. /CFP