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The world’s most-visited museum shuts down with staff sounding the alarm on mass tourism
PARIS (AP) — The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, has withstood war, ...
Why did the Louvre, world's most-visited museum, shut its doors to visitors? Shocked visitor says…
The Louvre Museum closed its doors on June 16. Many visitors were left confused outside as they waited to visit the place.
Louvre temporarily shuts down as employees strike over too many tourists
The Louvre shut down unexpectedly as staff members went on strike over unmanageable crowds and poor working conditions.
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The Louvre Shut Down Without Warning—Here’s Why the World’s Most Famous Museum Walked Out
On Monday morning, tourists flocked to the Louvre, eager to see the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and thousands ...
How the race for a selfie with Mona Lisa forces the world’s largest art museum ‘The Louvre’ to shut down
The Louvre Museum in Paris, home to the Mona Lisa, unexpectedly shut down due to a staff strike, leaving tourists stranded.
Plague of Phone-Addicted Tourists Shuts Down the Louvre
In the wake of that growing movement, workers at the Louvre reportedly spontaneously decided to walk out during a standard ...
Frustrated staffers refuse to open the Louvre as tourists wait
The Paris museum has become a symbol of tourism pushed to its limits. Workers point to unmanageable crowds, chronic ...
Overwhelmed and Understaffed, the Louvre Shuts Its Doors — a Warning Sign for Global Overtourism
The Louvre Museum has failed to open on time Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stuck in long, unmoving lines ...