Famous landmarks shutting down for tourists in 2024: List

The Pompidou Center, Paris

Externally, the Parisian museum has a rather modern appearance, although in reality it is over 60 years old. After the summer Olympics in the French capital in the summer of 2023, the Pompidou will close for modernization at a cost of $282 million.

The museum will be closed until 2030.

Pompidou Museum in Paris (photo: open sources)

Splash Mountain, USA

One of Disneyland's most famous attractions, Splash Mountain, was inspired by the film "Song of the South."

Currently, the attraction is closing in California and Florida to reopen in a revamped version called Princess Tiana's Bayou. The reference now revolves around the film "The Princess and the Frog."

Splash Mountain in the USA (photo: open sources)

Noma, Copenhagen

This world-renowned restaurant officially announced its temporary closure. The Copenhagen restaurant that popularizes New Nordic cuisine will serve its clients until 2024.

In 2025, the establishment will reopen as an innovative test kitchen dedicated to food innovation and the development of new flavors.

Noma Restaurant in Copenhagen (photo: open sources)

"The Phantom of the Opera," New York

After 35 years of operation and nearly 14,000 shows, the iconic musical "The Phantom of the Opera" concluded its final show on the New York stage in 2023.

This musical became the longest-running among all Broadway shows, surpassing other popular musicals such as "Cats," "Les Misérables," and "The Lion King."

Famous musical in New York ends (photo: open sources)

Pergamon Museum, Berlin

The museum will be closed until 2027 as part of a modernization project. It involves creating a new central pedestrian zone, expanding exhibition halls, and more.

As an alternative, travelers can visit the nearby Das Panorama museum, where exhibits from the Pergamon Museum will be displayed.

Pergamon Museum in Berlin (photo: open sources)

Elephant Trunk Rock, Taiwan

On December 15, a popular spot for photographs in Taiwan, resembling an elephant's trunk, collapsed into the sea. The section on the island's northeast coast had long been at risk of collapse due to erosion.

It was closed to tourists in 2010 to avoid accidents.

Elephant trunk-shaped rock (photo: Flickr)

Hyatt Park, Tokyo

The Hyatt Park, when it opened in 1994, was considered Tokyo's first Western-style hotel. However, before its 30th anniversary, the hotel will close in May 2024 for renovations.

The rooftop bar in New York will close earlier, with renovation starting in January. The reopening is scheduled for 2025.

Famous hotel in Tokyo (photo: open sources)

Notre Dame, Paris

In 2019, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame caught fire. Initially, the President of France supported a more modern reconstruction of the famous church, but traditionalists prevailed.

Thus, the 850-year-old landmark will be restored to its original appearance. The reopening of Notre Dame is planned for December 2024.

Cathedral of Notre Dame (photo: open sources)

Smithsonian Castle, Washington

The main building of the museum complex, often referred to as the Smithsonian Castle, closed in February 2023 for approximately five years to complete renovations and modernizations.

During this time, digital tours, discussions, and other events will be organized for tourists.

Smithsonian Institution Building (photo: open sources)

Leonardo da Vinci's Vineyard, Milan

For about 50 years, this place was a tourist attraction. That was until a billionaire purchased the remains of Leonardo da Vinci's Italian vineyard into private ownership.

French billionaire Bernard Arnault acquired the property in Milan in December 2022 without making any statements regarding whether travelers would be able to visit the vineyard again.

Leonardo da Vinci's property in Milan (photo: open sources)

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