In 1793 AD, the Louvre had its grand opening as a museum, after being a palace since the late 12th century. The Louvre is not only the world’s most visited museum, but also displays over 380,000 objects and 35,000 works of art; including the Mona Lisa.

I’ve been to the Louvre three times now, and still have yet to explore all that the museum has to offer.

From its stunning pyramid, to its lavish architecture, and overwhelming amount of art, this museum is, by far, my favorite.

To avoid some of the lines, purchase your tickets in advance and arrive early. For my last visit, I arrived right before the museum opened in the morning, and still waited in line for about 15 minutes. If you arrive during the afternoon, you will likely wait for over an hour.