A Morning At The Louvre © Kids Hoodie

While visiting Paris back in 2013, I had the pleasure of visiting the Louvre twice; once at night and once in the morning. Various night images are available in my portfolio here. This is the first of a few shots taken during my second visit in the morning. The Louvre, originally a royal palace but now the world's most famous museum, is a must-visit for anyone with a slight interest in art. The collection of the Louvre Museum was first established in the sixteenth century as the private collection of King Francis I. One of the works of art he purchased was the now famous Mona Lisa painting. The collection grew steadily over the years, thanks to donations and purchases by various kings. In 1793, during the French Revolution, the Lo...