Renovation of the Louvre Museum

French President Macron announced plans to renovate the Louvre Museum, including a special space for the 'Mona Lisa' and a new entrance. The museum is facing issues like leaks and overcrowding. The director warned of poor conditions that could endanger artworks. There are calls to return the 'Mona Lisa' to Milan. The overhaul is expected to be costly.

Renovation Plans for the Louvre Museum

French President Emmanuel Macron announced renovation plans for the Louvre, including a new entrance and a dedicated room for the Mona Lisa, to bring the museum up to modern standards and relieve overcrowding. The project, named Louvre Nouvelle Renaissance, is expected to take nearly a decade and cost up to 800 million euros. Access will become more expensive for visitors from outside the EU starting January 2026.

Renovation of the Louvre Museum

French President Macron announces plans to renovate and expand the Louvre museum, including a special space for the 'Mona Lisa' and a new entrance. The museum's dire state, leaks, overcrowding, and safety concerns have been highlighted by the director and employees. Italian officials suggest moving the 'Mona Lisa' to Milan.

Location of the Landscape in the Mona Lisa

Geologist Ann Pizzorusso claims to know the location featured in Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa.'

The Mystery of the Mona Lisa's Backdrop

Geologist Ann Pizzorusso believes she has unraveled the mystery of the backdrop to the Mona Lisa, pinpointing it to Lecco in northern Italy based on rock formations and geological evidence.

Renovation of the Mona Lisa Display at the Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum in Paris is considering further upgrades to the room housing the Mona Lisa to improve visitor experience, including potentially moving the painting to a separate underground room. The proposed renovation budget is 500 million euros. The Mona Lisa has been a target of attacks in the past and is often criticized for long wait times and limited viewing time.