The Back Alleyway To The Louvre © Tank Top

This is an image of the Louvre at night taken from one of the back alleyways. 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 Louvre became a national art museum and the private royal collection opened to the public. The Louvre was created in several phases. Originally built as a twelfth-century fortress by...