The Louvre Museum is one of the largest and most famous art museums in the world, located in Paris, France. Originally built as a fortress in the late 12th century, it became a royal palace before being transformed into a public museum in 1793. The museum houses over 380,000 objects, including iconic works of art. Among its most renowned pieces are the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci and the Venus de Milo, a stunning ancient Greek statue. The Louvre's glass pyramid entrance, designed by I.M. Pei, is a modern architectural landmark that attracts millions of visitors each year.