Article created by: Viktorija Strelciunaite
You don't need to be an art expert to have heard the names of some of the world's most famous masterpieces. The Mona Lisa, for example has become a staple meme in modern days. But if you wanted to see the real thing, you'd need to travel to Paris, where it's held behind bulletproof glass in the Louvre Museum.
The painting is among dozens of closely guarded original works of art around the world. From van Gogh's The Starry Night to other masterpieces from Leonardo Da Vinci, Monet, and greats from years gone by, each has its own special home.
