New Delhi, June 17 -- Guess even she needs a day off. Mona Lisa - arguably the greatest portrait ever painted. At least, that's what one of the shocked visitors felt as they waited outside The Louvre in Paris.

The world's most-visited museum shut down on June 16. This was not due to war or disaster but because its own staff went on strike.

The Louvre is home to famous art, such as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Workers like security guards and ticket agents refused duty.

They protested against massive tourist crowds, poor staffing and tough working conditions. Thousands of confused visitors stood outside with tickets as staff like gallery guards and ticket agents refused to work.

In 2024, the Louvre Museum in Paris saw 8.7 million vis...