Louvre Museum
A glass pyramid in a Baroque palace, 35,000 artworks across 60,000 square meters — the Louvre cannot be covered in one visit. The world's largest museum requires choosing.
From Fortress to Museum
In 1190 Philip II built a fortress on the Seine. In the 16th century Francis I transformed it into a palace and began collecting — bought the Mona Lisa. Revolution turned the palace into a museum in 1793.
Highlights
Mona Lisa — 77x53 cm, smaller than expected. Crowds, selfie sticks.
Venus de Milo — Greek goddess without arms, 2 meters, 2,100 years old.
Winged Victory — winged goddess of victory atop a stair...
