Musee du Louvre

The Musée du Louvre in Paris is one of the world's largest and most renowned art museums, housing a vast collection of over 380,000 objects, including paintings, sculptures, and historical artifacts. Originally a medieval fortress, it was transformed into a royal palace before becoming a public museum in the late 18th century. The Louvre’s highlights include masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. It serves as a major cultural institution, attracting millions of visitors annually who come to explore its extensive collections spanning thousands of years and diverse civilizations.