Being able to travel the world is, perhaps, one of the greatest blessings—but this is something that also has its drawbacks. The number of tourists is rapidly increasing in practically every country and, despite what you might think, that isn't a good thing.

It's amazing how you can easily book a plane to visit your favorite places, but it's also scary the number of people who are doing it at the same time—contributing the overcrowding of some of the most beloved landmarks.

Whether it is in Europe, the US or in Asia, the truth is that these places are full of tourists in line, waiting to take pictures of those landmarks.

Do you know any of these iconic places? Because tourists are already ruining them.

15 Kyoto's Geisha Street Is Full Of Tourists Taking Photos

Geishas are Japanese women that walk their district's streets performing ancient traditions (such as dancing and singing). They wear traditional kimonos and special makeup while attracting dozens of people wanting to photograph them.

Plus, a lot of tourists pay to dress like them and also take pictures alongside them.

14 Paris' 'Pont Des Arts' Was At Risk Of Falling Because Of The Locks' Weight

This Parisian bridge is one of the most known landmarks for having tourists hanging locks on it, that traditionally have couples' names written on them.

A lot of people have hung their locks over the years, making the bridge in danger of collapsing. That's why the French Government prohibited the practice.

13 Hallstatt, In Austria, Has Lost That Postcard Glow

Do you that church over there? It's an iconic place, very much seen in social media, for example. This landmark is located in Hallstatt, a small Austrian village that has been overrun by tourists.

Why? Blame it on Frozen. The Disney movie's kingdom of Arendelle was inspired by this place.

This Vietnamese street is known for having a high-speed train traveling through villages. On both sides, you can find restaurants and bars, plus hundreds of tourists waiting to take the best snap.

This street is now closed and only allows tourists if they mention they're going to a specific restaurant/bar.

11 The Spanish Steps: Is There Any Step Left in Rome?

There is a "Spanish" square almost everywhere in Europe...

This one is located in Rome and you need to climb several steps to reach the church. However, tourists think it's cool to sit on every step and rest for endless minutes.

The police often have to ask people to stand up and leave the square.

10 Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon: Blame It On The Bieber (And Game Of Thrones Too)

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon is one of the most beautiful Icelandic landmarks—one that is also being ruined by tourists' presence.

Since some of Game of Thrones' scenes were filmed there—and also after Justin Bieber recorded a music video at the same place—tourists were reminded of its existence and don't even respect the security measures.

9 Maya Bay Had To Close To Tourists Due To The Number Of People Visiting The Area

Unfortunately, it's true.

This beautiful beach in Thailand had to close due to the number of boats that were arriving full of people. Overtourism was endangering this little paradise, compromising wildlife and plant conservation.

People simply couldn't behave and were leaving trash everywhere.

8 Saint Mark's Square: Where's The Square Anyways?

You can find Saint Mark's Square right in the heart of Venice, in Italy.

You can't, however, see the square, right? That's because of the mass of tourists on the place, who are either enjoying the weather, visiting the cafes around, eating gelato or waiting to enter the basilica. There are just too many people...

Related: Visit These Stunning Italian Cities Instead Of Venice (To Avoid The Crowds)

7 Dubrovnik's Reputation Increased Since Game Of Thrones (Recognize The Place?)

Game of Thrones is one of the biggest TV shows and has a lot (and we mean a lot) of fans.

Hundreds of them were influenced by the story and decided to visit some of the places where major scenes were filmed. That's Dubrovnik's case, where streets are filled with tourists (especially during summer).

Related: Game Of Thrones Filming Locations: 25 Things Most People Are Clueless About

6 Reykjavik's Blue Lagoon Is Getting Too Small For So Many Tourists

Blue Lagoon is a natural Icelandic landmark.

This is one of its top attractions since the lagoon's waters are so warm and the weather in Iceland is mostly cold. That's why tourists wait in endless lines for their time to dive, compromising the security measures in place.

5 Chichen Itza Has Lost Count Of How Many People Have Visited The Place

Chichen Itza, in Mexico, is considered to be one of the 7 Wonders of The World.

It would come as no surprise that this would, in consequence of such status, be one of the most visited places in the world. Despite the conservation efforts, hundreds of people visit the landmark every day, compromising its history.

4 Trocadéro Has One Of The Best Views Over The Eiffel Tower (As You Can See...)

Place du Trocadéro may be one of the most "Instagrammable" places.

There are a lot of tourists visiting the landmark since it offers breathtaking views over the Eiffel Tower. People pose everywhere to get the best shot possible—they lie down, they jump, and they make all sorts of things for the best photo (trust us).

Related: 24 Images Of The Eiffel Tower That Show It’s Not Worth A Visit

3 The Struggle Is Real When Crossing The Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most visited places in the world—and another of the most ruined.

The bridge has a line for people walking and another for those riding bicycles, but you can't follow those norms since there are so many people crossing from New York to Brooklyn and the other way around.

2 It's As If Santorini's Sunset Would Never Happen Again

Can someone explain to us the urgency there is in watching the sunset in Santorini?

The Greek island is one of the most beloved landmarks in the world for its natural beauty and picturesque houses and hotels. The warm weather makes tourists visit the place especially during summer, but people simply can't behave.

1 Queues Keep Getting Bigger In Machu Picchu

Since Machu Picchu has been elected as one of the 7 Wonders of the World, the tourists simply keep coming.

The lines are endless and people pile up to visit the Peruvian landmark. Even though locals to section the visits, tourists don't give up and try everything to guarantee the best pictures.

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