81–86 of 86 posts
The fact that the price is being dramatically raised to the grand total of $37 says more about how fantastically cheap it is to visit the Louvre currently. They could easily double that and not see any noticeable decrease in ticket sales from tourists.
Assuming you're American you may be missing just how strong the USD is and how expensive $37 is for much of Europe. -You- consider it cheap and that's the whole point of the price rise.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
Lol, I mean, if we ignore the experience of all the people who are priced out, then sure? Appreciation of culture shouldn't be reserved for the rich.
Sorry but why should people be entitled to visit the Louvre for cheap? Some of the same people who don’t want to spend $300 for a Louvre ticket will happily blow thousands on visiting Disneyworld and put themselves in debt. Get outta here.
The Louvre is a public institution. as stated by their endowment fund: The Louvre is heir to a universal cultural legacy. Its duty is to bring that legacy to the widest possible audience, and pass it down enriched to future generations.
People should be entitled to visit the Louvre for cheap because that is literally their mission.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
name one. I have traveled a lot and can’t say I can name one place where this is a thing. the closest I’ve seen is like tollroads that have different payments methods for residents vs non-residents :)
USA. Requirements for entry visa are based on country of origin as well as price.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
Sorry but why should people be entitled to visit the Louvre for cheap? Some of the same people who don’t want to spend $300 for a Louvre ticket will happily blow thousands on visiting Disneyworld and put themselves in debt. Get outta here.
It seems your belief structure has been corrupted by social media and god knows what else. Might I suggest questioning your priors. Carrying this much rage towards Boogeymen can't possibly serve you. The Louvre is a public institution. as stated by their endowment fund: The Louvre is heir to a universal cultural legacy. Its duty is to bring that legacy to the widest possible audience, and pass it down enriched to fut…
Earlier quoted context omitted.
USA. Requirements for entry visa are based on country of origin as well as price.
entry visa requirements and fees are vastly different than charging different prices for entering a museum...
Also prices in steam are based on country of origin as well.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
entry visa requirements and fees are vastly different than charging different prices for entering a museum...
Different entry fees to the country based on origin is ok while different entry fees to the museum are not? Also prices in steam are based on country of origin as well.