Located in a former royal palace in the heart of Paris, the Louvre Museum is not only the most visited museum in the world but also one of the most historically rich. Its iconic glass pyramid, designed by architect Ieoh Ming Pei and inaugurated in 1989, has become one of Paris’s most recognizable landmarks, symbolizing the perfect blend of tradition and modernity.

The Louvre boasts an impressive collection of over 35,000 works of art, spanning from antiquity to the 19th century. Visitors can admire some of the world’s most famous masterpieces, including Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People, and The Seated Scribe from ancient Egypt.

The museum is organized into several departments: Egyptian antiquities, Islamic art, Greek and Roman sculptures, European paintings, and decorative arts, to name a few. Each wing offers a journey through time and civilizations, making every visit a rich and immersive cultural experience.

The building itself is a treasure: originally a medieval fortress, then transformed into a royal residence, the Louvre still preserves parts of its historic foundations. The Napoleon Courtyard, Lefuel Staircase, and vast palace halls offer just as much to admire as the artworks themselves.

The Louvre also hosts temporary exhibitions, guided tours, lectures, and special evening openings (free on the first Friday of the month except July and August). Visitors can enjoy amenities like bookstores, cafes, restaurants, and beautiful gardens around the museum.

Fully accessible, the museum provides facilities for visitors with reduced mobility and offers a mobile app for interactive exploration.