Museums are a fantastic place to admire various famous works of art, accomplishments in science, important artifacts and extinct creatures from the pre-historic era of our great planet. Whether you visit these museums for educational purposes with a group of peers, or for recreational purposes and general enjoyment; museums are an important aspect of portraying cultural significance and important advancements in the history of our species. There are a few museums that are renowned for the contents in which they portray. Among the most popular is The Louvre in Paris, France. This renowned museum is one of the first places people think of when considering the concept of a museum.
The Louvre is a spectacular spectacle in an already spectacular city, Paris. The building in which the Louvre is commonly associated with has been a dominating essence on the Western side of Paris since the 12th century. As the city expanded, the original structure of the architecture shrank with it. In 1793, the Louvre officially became a museum that housed priceless artifacts and works of art from the region and important periods that helped shape the world.
The contents within the Louvre include various famous collections of masterpieces, from the oil paintings of many different periods that were pivotal in shaping the art world, to sculptures from the Renaissance era. Additionally, one of the most famous pieces of art is Leonardo DaVinci’s Mona Lisa. The mysteriousness surrounding the painting boggles the minds opf everyone who views it, and is among one of the largest attractions of the museum. Additionally, due to the prestigious reputation of the museum, many popular exhibitions filter through it on a regular basis, ensuring the museum never loses it’s appeal in providing the best and most unique museum experience for everyone who visits; even those who visit on a regular basis are refreshed with new content and visually spectacular pieces.