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The Louvre's rich history dates back to the 12th century, and it has undergone many transformations over the centuries, but its shutdown is significant.

The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, came to a standstill on Monday as its staff went on a strike in frustration with what they called overwhelming tourist crowds.

The Paris museum has become a symbol of tourism pushed to its limits. Workers point to unmanageable crowds, chronic understaffing and what one union called “untenable” working conditions.

The Musée du Louvre, the world's most visited museum, was forced to close on Monday morning when staff walked off the job to protest against overcrowded galleries and “worsening visiting ...

A spontaneous strike by gallery team members erupted on Monday – this is the latest on the Louvre’s reopening and what to do if you have a ticket.

The world’s most-visited museum failed to open on Monday as staff launched an impromptu strike, saying the huge crowds of tourists left them at breaking point.

The world's most visited museum, the Louvre, closes its doors as staff strike due to overtourism concerns, highlighting the "Mona Lisa" display, which attracts 20,000 visitors daily.

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A spontaneous strike at the Louvre shut down the world's most-visited museum on Monday after workers refused to take up their posts in frustration with what they described as "untenable" working ...

The Louvre has become a symbol of tourism pushed to its limits. As hotspots from Venice to the Acropolis race to curb crowds, the world’s most iconic museum, visited by millions, is hitting a ...