Walk through the halls of the Louvre
Hello, community.
It's Wednesday again - the middle of the working week. It's time to go for a walk or at least remember your recent walks in beautiful places. It's so important because every time you do it, you can recharge your batteries and improve your mood.
Not so long ago, I was walking around Paris and one of the most vivid impressions was after an 8-hour stay in the Louvre. Do you think it's a lot? Not at all. Two days is not enough to visit all the halls and see the exhibits. It's really true. People come with their whole families. They take food with them to have a snack. There is a coffee shop in the Louvre, but the prices are "royal". So most visitors prepare in advance. My tour started at 15 o'clock, so I decided that I would be patient and go without food. But I should have taken more water.
I started my walk through the Louvre by looking at the map that every tourist can take. It is a kind of guide between the halls. It is very difficult without it, because the museum is huge and it is easy to get lost in it. Besides, you can quickly find what you are most interested in. Personally, I really wanted to see Leonardo da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa painting, Napoleon's apartments, the statue of Venus of Milo and the sarcophagi of the pharaohs. In principle, the planned programme was fulfilled, except for the pharaohs: the hall was closed.
The Mona Lisa is a separate topic. It was difficult for me to see this masterpiece in the queue, and I was allowed to stand near the painting for 20 seconds. But I was able to see the Venus of Miloska during the perestroika. It is truly terrestrial, beautiful and unforgettable.
I ran between the halls, stopping for a minute to take a photo of what I liked the most. I just knew that the Louvre closes at 9pm, so I couldn't afford to walk around for a long time. Each room, with its authentic furniture, interior items, carpets, painted walls and ceiling, is an incredible beauty that is difficult to describe in words. You know, after this walk, I decided that I would definitely return to the Louvre again, but for a longer time. That's when my walk through the halls of the museum will be meaningful, so that I can see every detail, every masterpiece and cherish the memories of all this earthly beauty for a long time to come.
And this is the view from the window of the hotel where I lived in
It was a luxury to have been able to be in that space. I admit that I am envious (the good kind) but thank you for sharing photos and making me feel part of the tour.
Thank you for your feedback. I was happy to share my impressions
I have never visited inside the Louvre I am sad to admit and regret it now even more after seeing this cool post
Thanks for joining the Wednesday Walk :)
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