8 beautiful places around the world that are being ruined by tourism

We delved into travel websites, local tourism agencies, and regional sources to compile this list of places around the world that are being ruined by over-tourism.

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This overwhelming number of tourists is inadvertently contributing to the decay of this majestic site, leading to irreversible harm.

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Venice, Italy

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The Great Wall of China

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No longer the exclusive domain of the privileged few, the Galápagos Islands have opened their doors to a surge of land-based tourism.

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8 beautiful places around the world that are being ruined by tourism

We delved into travel websites, local tourism agencies, and regional sources to compile this list of places around the world that are being ruined by over-tourism.

This overwhelming number of tourists is inadvertently contributing to the decay of this majestic site, leading to irreversible harm.

Machu Picchu, Peru

Venice, Italy

By managing tourism more sustainably, Venice hopes to navigate the delicate balance between its economic lifeline and the rising tides of change.

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site, is increasingly grappling with the effects of overtourism.

No longer the exclusive domain of the privileged few, the Galápagos Islands have opened their doors to a surge of land-based tourism.

Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

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