Louvre Museum in France
Also known as the Louvre Museum, it is a national art museum located in Paris, France. Located in the first district on the right bank of the Seine River, it houses many classic works of Western art, including the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. Originally the Louvre Castle, it was built in the late 12th to early 13th century by Philip II. The remains of the medieval Louvre Castle can be seen in the basement of the museum. As the city expanded, the castle gradually lost its defensive function. In 1546, Francis I transformed it into the main residence of the French king.
