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The troubled history of Mona Lisa

Leonardo da Vinci's painting has been in multiple locations over the years

The troubled history of Mona Lisa
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21/05/2025 12:30 ‧ 1 week ago | StarsInsider

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The Mona Lisa is arguably the most famous painting in the world. The Italian Renaissance portrait is one of the highlights of the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Every year, millions of visitors flock to the Louvre's Salle des Etats to see Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece.

The Mona Lisa has a fascinating history. The painting has exchanged hands several times over the centuries, was once stolen, and some very convincing replicas have been made of it. But there's more: the Mona Lisa is moving again, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.

In this gallery, you'll get to know all about it, as well as the fascinating history behind da Vinci's masterpiece. Click on.

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