In 2025, your wanderlust may encounter unexpected roadblocks as some of the world's most iconic destinations temporarily close their doors. From the
Great Wall of China to the shadowy corridors of Paris' Catacombs, this year marks a pause for some of the globe's most treasured sites.
Under the banner of preservation and enhancement, these closures offer a moment of reflection on the delicate balance between our desire to explore and the need to protect our cultural and natural heritage. As you delve into this gallery, discover the surprising, and sometimes hidden, reasons behind the inaccessibility of these famed locations.
Click through to explore a world of closed doors and the stories they hold within.