"The Louvre Museum in Paris is one of the greatest cultural institutions ever created - a place celebrating centuries of human creativity and iconic masterpieces. Recently, however, the museum has also found itself in the global spotlight for a very different reason. A high-profile theft in late 2025 shocked the art world and reminded us that even the most revered institutions are not immune to audacious crimes. As investigations continue, eyes from around the world remain fixed on the Louvre."
"In 1911, Vincenzo Peruggia-a former Louvre employee-entered the museum, hid overnight in a storage closet and walked out the next morning with Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa concealed under his coat. The painting went unnoticed for days, and its disappearance sparked international outrage. Peruggia was eventually caught in Florence two years later, claiming he wanted to return the painting to Italy. Ironically, the theft helped transform the Mona Lisa into the most famous painting in the world."
The Louvre in Paris houses centuries of human creativity and iconic masterpieces while also facing security challenges. A high-profile theft in late 2025 drew global attention and underscored that even renowned institutions can be targeted by audacious crimes. Investigations into that theft remain ongoing. The museum's past includes famous incidents such as the 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa, carried out by a former employee who concealed the painting under his coat. During World War II, officials evacuated thousands of artworks, including the Mona Lisa, and hid them across the French countryside to protect them.
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