(CNN) — India 's most iconic attraction, the Taj Mahal, is about to become more difficult to visit. Admission has gone up from 50 rupees (70 cents) to 250 rupees ($3.50) for Indian citizens. Foreigners will now be charged 1100 rupees ($13.50), with an additional 200 rupees ($2.75) to visit the main mausoleum. Currently, the Taj Mahal sees about seven million visitors per year, which has led to overcrowding and structural damage. The Taj Mahal, which was built in the 17th century by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his late wife, is far from the only place coping with the effects of overtourism.

Source: CNN December 12, 2018 18:54 UTC