When I was younger I had the most amazing opportunity to travel. I was able to travel through most parts of Europe but one of the most influential things I saw was the Louvre where I took this picture. The Louvre is one of the most famous museums in the world. … In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Louvre served as the royal palace for French kings. It became an art museum when the French king Louis XVI moved his residence to Versailles. During the French Revolution, the Louvre became a public museum. When I encountered this museum, I was immediately starstruck. It was incredible to be able to see all of the amazing artwork done by people who you sometimes never hear about or if you have heard about them it’s only in history books. I thought that it was an experience unlike any other. Not only is the artwork inside of the building, but the architecture of the building is also an art in itself. Luckily I was able to go pre-covid so the masks and limited capacity weren’t a thing. Seeing all the people line up to look at the Mona Lisa and seeing how her eyes actually do follow you is a memory forever burned in my head. The Louvre gave me some awesome memories.