On our latest trip to Europe, on the same trip I first visited Norway, my friend and I dedicated one of our days in Paris to visit the Louvre. From the moment I saw this world-famous landmark, I was impressed.
The Entrance
Even before entering the museum, I appreciated it, since the building itself is stunning. The contrast between the modern glass pyramid entrance and the old-fashioned buildings around it give it a unique, and unexpected look.
Delacroix at the Louvre
When we visited, the lower floor was dedicated to Delacroix, a famous painter from Paris. They rotate exhibits in these galleries, and this time they showed the works of this 19th-century artist. I recognized one of his most famous painting, the Liberty Leading the People, but all his work was impressive. I learned a lot about him during this visit. It was cool to see some of his old notebooks where he had written and sketched.
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues
But my favorite exhibit by far was the one with the Ancient Greek and Roman statues. Greek and Roman mythology always fascinated me and seeing all the beautiful statues was surreal. I couldn’t believe how intricate and real-looking the artists made it. Looking at them, I kept having to remind myself that this was an actual rock, which made it all the more impressive.
The Mona Lisa
You can’t visit the Louvre and not see the Mona Lisa, the most famous painting here. We had to see it, too. As the most valuable piece of art, they had it behind glass. Security and a huge mob of people surrounded us when we were close. As beautiful as it is, I felt that we couldn’t fully enjoy it. We stopped briefly, got the best picture we could, and moved on.
Surrounded by Art
Walking through the Louvre was an experience I will never forget. Stunning pieces of art filled the hallways, the rooms, and even the ceilings in some exhibit halls. We strolled by the paintings before we finally headed out.
About the Author:
Leanne Fromm is a classically trained dancer, choreographer and dance teacher, and an avid traveler. She has been exploring the world with her family since she was a toddler. Now, she travels on her own and loves exploring new places, meeting new people, learning about new cultures.
