The Louvre Museum closed after staff walked out over overcrowding, decaying infrastructure and deep funding cuts, leaving visitors locked out in protest

El Louvre, el museo más visitado del mundo y un símbolo global de arte, belleza y resistencia, ha resistido guerras, terrorismo y pandemias,

Staff at the Louvre staged a rare work stoppage over poor working conditions and relentless crowds, as Europe grapples with the growing strain of overtourism.

In the wake of that growing movement, workers at the Louvre reportedly spontaneously decided to walk out during a standard staff meeting on Monday, per the AP. Gallery attendants, ticket takers, and security all refused to operate their posts, complaining that the crowds have become unmanageable and the museum is understaffed.

Operations at the Louvre were brought to a halt by its own striking staff, who say the institution is crumbling under the weight of mass tourism.

Anyone travelling to the French capital has been told to rethink their visit to a popular tourist destination, or to be prepared to change their plans.

Louvre Museum in Paris unexpectedly shut down due to a staff strike, leaving tourists stranded. Workers cite unbearable conditions from overcrowding, understaffing, and inadequate facilities. While a 10-year renovation plan exists,

Thousands of angry tourists waited for hours outside the Louvre on Monday morning after the Paris museum's staff staged a surprise strike.