The Louvre Museum or simply The Louvre—is one of the world's largest museums, and a historic monument. A central landmark of Paris, France, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the 1st arrondissement (district). Nearly 35,000 objects from prehistory to the 21st century are exhibited over an area of 60,600 square metres (652,300 square feet). With more than 8 million visitors each year, the Louvre is the world's most visited museum.
I was delighted to visit the Louvre. This was the museum I missed when I went for the student tour in Europe after graduation. The Louvre was closed at that day - Tuesday. Although we spent only 2.5 hours at the museum, I am thankful. There was a huge crowd outside waiting to enter. Somehow guides have their privileges. I will definitely be back - perhaps - 2 days to spend admiring the paintings and soak in the history at the museum. Yes, I always love Europe - the history, the museums, the food, culture and the people.
The museum opened on 10 August 1793 with an exhibition of 537 paintings, the majority of the works being royal and confiscated church property. Due to the structural problems with the building, the museum was closed in 1796 until 1801. As of 2008, the collection is divided among eight curatorial departments: Egyptian Antiquities; Near Eastern Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities; Islamic Art; Sculpture; Decorative Arts; Paintings; Prints and Drawings.
Mirror Reflection
Our Paris guide
Wedding at CANA
The Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci
Love my visit to Louvre
Pat with Paris Guide - Briggit
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