Famous landmarks slash visiting hours as deadly heat wave threatens tourists

Some of Europe’s most visited landmarks are cutting their hours as a brutal heat wave strains cities built for crowds, not 104-degree Fahrenheit. 

In Paris, the heat upended peak tourist season, forcing the Louvre to close two hours early, the Eiffel Tower to shut ahead of schedule, and other major attractions to shorten hours or close sections, Euronews reported.

The Louvre said it would close at 4 p.m. from Wednesday through Saturday, with final admissions at 2 p.m. and automatic...