Xnumx attractions that close for tourists

In many countries, authorities are beginning to restrict or completely block access to visits to the most famous cultural attractions. Edition News collected a list of such attractions.

Taj Mahal

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Indian authorities plan to restrict access of tourists to the famous Taj Mahal - one of the main attractions of not only the country, but the whole world. Experts say that because of thousands of visitors crowds, white marble wears out faster, and the building itself begins to settle.

Machu Picchu

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A visit to the ancient city of Machu Picchu is strictly limited in time - in the summer of 2017, Peru’s authorities announced that they could only get there within a few hours and only as part of an organized group. Such a step was taken in the country due to the fact that the number of people willing to visit the “lost city of the Incas” is more than a million people every year - and this figure continues to grow.

Tutankhamun's Tomb

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As early as the beginning of 2010 in Egypt, they announced that they were closing Tutankhamen’s tomb to visit - to see the place where one of the main treasures of the last century was discovered, millions of people sought. This, in turn, threatened the preservation of the frescoes that adorn the room.

Everest

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At the end of 2017, the Ministry of Tourism of Nepal imposed restrictions on those wishing to climb the summit of Everest. They touched blind people, as well as those who lack two or more limbs. As explained in the Nepalese Ministry of Tourism, the decision was dictated by security considerations and the desire to reduce the number of deaths.

Three Islands of Thailand

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In 2016, Thailand has closed access to four islands: Koh Tachai, Khai Nok, Khai Nook and Khai Nai. This was done within the framework of the authorities' desire to save coral reefs and the unique nature of the islands, chosen by tourists from all over the world. Visitors not only harm the flora and fauna, but also leave behind a mountain of garbage.

Parks where Bengal tigers live

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All the national parks of India, which are inhabited by Bengal tigers, were closed to visitors in 2012 year, so that tourists do not disturb animals that are on the verge of extinction. The decision may have harmed representatives of the local tourism industry, but it helped partially restore the feline population.

The wedding cake

In Australia, the rock known as the Wedding Cake was especially popular for several years - this name was given to it because of its unusual shape and cream-white color. The stream of people who wanted to be photographed against its background was constantly growing, as a result, in the spring of 2015, they decided to close the cliff completely for security purposes.

Glass bridge

Glory is destructive not only for wildlife or ancient monuments. In China, the authorities had to close the glass bridge in Zhangjiajie National Park. It was open to attract tourists, but it overfulfilled its task - after the number of brave men reached 80 thousand people with the bridge’s carrying capacity of 8 thousand, it was decided to close it for a while.

Park Krka

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In the summer of 2017, Croatia decided to limit access to the Krka National Park. The park, located in Central Dalmatia, is famous for its cascading waterfalls and scenic forests. But after there were more than 3 million people in the park at the same time, the administration announced that access to the waterfalls would be limited - no more than 10 thousand people per day would be able to see them.

Barcelona

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Sometimes large cities are protected from tourists. Plans to limit the entry of tourists in the summer of the year 2017 were announced in Barcelona. With a population of 1,6 million people, about 30 million visits it annually - and not all residents are happy with it. The city has already imposed a ban on the construction of new hotels in the center.

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