Guess she needs a day off. Mona Lisa – probably the biggest portrait ever painted. At least that felt one of the shocked visitors when they waited in front of Louvre in Paris.
The most visited museum in the world was on 16 June. It was not because of the war or disaster, but because its own employees went to strike.
Louvre is home to famous art, such as Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Workers as security guards and ticket agents rejected the obligation.
They protested against massive tourist crowds, bad staff and hard working conditions. Thousands of confused visitors stood out with tickets, because employees as a guard of the gallery and ticket agents refused to work.
In 2024, the Louvre Museum in Paris saw 8.7 million visitors and doubled its capacity. Employees say they lacks resting areas, has too few toilets, and in the summer it is too hot thanks to the glass pyramid.
AP quoted the leaked notes by President Louvre Laurence des Cars, which revealed water leaks, poor temperature control that could harm art and bad visitors. According to the president, the conditions are significantly below international standards.
The sudden strike happened during a regular meeting and many shocked, especially because similar protests against hiking occurred in other cities such as Venice and Barcelona.
Unlike other websites in France, such as Notre Dame and Center Pompidou, which are restored, the Louvre upgrade is glued.
“It’s Mona Lisa. Thousands of people are waiting, no communication, no explanation. I think she needs a day off,” said Associated Press 62 -year -old American tourist Kevin Ward.
French President Emmanuel Macron recently announced a long -term plan to solve problems Louvre. It is planned to repair leaks and old infrastructure. However, employees claim that the changes feel too far.
“We can’t wait six years to help. Our teams are now under pressure. It’s not just about art-it is about people to protect it,” said Sarah Sefian, leading agent of visitor and visitor.
Louvre renovation plans
Renovation plans can be financed through the sale of tickets, gifts, state funds and income from Louvre Abu Dhabi. Ticket prices for visitors outside the EU can increase. However, workers feel that improvements are urgent and cannot wait 10 years.
President Macron promised changes by the end of the decade. However, employees say they cannot wait 10 years.
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