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During my visit to France, I decided to take the time to visit one of the most famous and renowned museums in all of Europe, and, indeed, throughout the world. The Louvre is known and recognized the world over for its wide and ever-growing collection of artful masterpieces gathered from all over the world and throughout antiquity. Built originally as a palace and fortress in the city of Paris by Philip II during the late 15th-century, the Louvre now serves as a residence to 340,000 of the greatest paintings, sculptures, and art pieces of all time. Standing outside of the Louvre is a glass pyramid. It is the first thing I saw as I was entering the museum. Upon entering the museum, atop the grand staircase stands a remarkable masterpiece of sculpture. It is Nike, the Winged Victory of Samothrace. It is truly a splendid sight to welcome the countless visitors into the famous museum. I did happen to notice, however, that the