He tourism By 2026, the world will face an unusual phenomenon: some of the most iconic and unique travel destinations will remain closed to the public for reasons ranging from renovations and restorations to permanent closures. Museums, temples, bookstores and attractions that once attracted thousands of visitors each year are now inaccessible, forcing travelers to look for alternatives and rethink their itineraries.
This panorama marks a Contrast however traditional lists of recommended placesdetailed by CNN Travelthat highlight this Fragility and transformation Constant of the global cultural and leisure heritage.
In VegasHe Museum of Collecting and Design It was created as a symbol of Jessica Oreck’s love for tiny objects. The room allowed you to admire a unique collection and take part in the creation of models and miniature figures. However, the demolition of the mall in which the company was located forced the permanent closure of its physical headquarters. The collection is currently traveling across the United States and its future is uncertain, leaving curious object lovers with no fixed place to visit.
For those looking for original experiences in Las Vegas, Omega Mart offers an artistic proposal in the appearance of a supermarket managed by the collective Meow Wolf and supported by the author George RR Martin.
He Center PompidouOpened in Paris in the 1970s with revolutionary design, closed its doors for a major renovation. The aim is to modernize the facilities, improve accessibility and remove asbestos. A reopening is planned for 2030 Reutersthe last exhibition presented works by Otto Dix before the temporary closure.
Alternative: CANAL in Brussels. The new Center Pompidou, located in a former car factory in the Belgian capital, will open in November 2026. CHANNEL The focus is on modern and contemporary art and architecture and follows in the footsteps of the iconic Paris museum.
In Uiseong County South KoreaHe Gounsa Temple It was an important Buddhist monument with a history spanning more than 1,300 years. A forest fire in March 2025 almost completely destroyed it, along with three other nearby temples. Although a restoration process has begun, there is still no expected reopening date, according to AP.
Located in the city AndongBongjeongsa Temple, about 35 kilometers from Gounsa, is considered a good substitute. This complex houses Geungnakjeonthe oldest wooden building in South Korea, and preserves valuable Buddhist murals.
He Bayeux Tapestrya series of 11th-century paintings documenting the English conquest is considered one of the oldest and best-preserved forms of pictorial history. The museum that exhibits it in Bayeux, northern France, closed in August 2025 for modernization and expansion. It is expected to reopen in 2027, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of William the Conqueroraccordingly AFP.
a good one alternative It is the Bonnat-Helleu Museum. The city Bayonnein France’s Basque Country, houses this museum nicknamed the Little Louvre, known for its collection of old master paintings. For those who can only visit Bayeux, the tapestry is temporarily on display at the British Museum in 2026.
In Walt Disney Worldthe area of Rivers of Americawhich included Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square ship, closed in August 2025 to make way for an expansion based on the “Cars” franchise. Accordingly USA Today NetworkIt is the largest transformation in the park’s history.
The followers of Tom Sawyer And Huckleberry Finn You can still enjoy the island of Ríos de América to the west. There’s one in there Disneyland (California) and another in Tokyo Disneyland (Japan).
The bookstore Bluestockingsfounded in 1999 in the center of new Yorkwas a feminist and cooperative refuge. It could not survive the gentrification process and announced its permanent closure in September. In a farewell message, the owners thanked them for their continued support over 26 years AP.
Bookstores in the Big Apple prove to be a great “second option.” Well, new independent bookstores have sprung up in New York, such as Yu and me (with a focus on writers of Asian descent), Torn top (specializes in romance) and The illuminated bar (only in the Bronx).
The Paris catacombs They are one of the city’s most enigmatic spaces, with walls lined with the bones of millions of former Parisians. This nearly 1.6-kilometer-long tunnel remains closed for repairs, and although it is expected to reopen in 2026, the date has not yet been set, it is said AFP.
In this case a alternative the Sedlec ossuary is possible. Located in Kutna Hora74 kilometers away PragueThis ossuary has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO UNESCO It is known as the “Church of Bones.” In Paris the Montparnasse Cemetery offers another option for those seeking experiences related to historical memory.
The roof of Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York It was a privileged place for temporary exhibitions and to watch the sunset over Manhattan. Due to an ambitious modernization and expansion project that will increase the area from 696,772 to 929,030 square meters, it will reportedly remain closed until 2030. Corbis.
Here, the alternative Waterfalls in the Socrates Sculpture Park. In Long Island City, QueensHe Socrates Sculpture Park offers outdoor art exhibitions and privileged views of the New York skyline.
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