The Louvre: The World's Largest Museum

The Louvre is located on the banks of the Seine River in the heart of Paris, France. Originally built as a royal palace in the late 12th to early 13th century, it is now a comprehensive museum and one of the largest art museums in the world. It is also the most visited museum, making it one of the most famous landmarks in central Paris. The Louvre currently houses approximately 615,797 pieces in its collection, including the most famous painting, the Mona Lisa. To see the true face of the Mona Lisa, one has to wait in a long line. It is impossible to see all the artworks in just one day.