Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre in 1911, which drew more visitors to see the space than the actual painting.
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In 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre. Ironically, people were more excited to see its exhibit empty rather than to see the painting itself. The number of visitors also increased during this incident.
Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” has her mailbox at the Louvre because of all the love letters she receives.
The Mona Lisa has her mailbox in the Louvre because of all the love letters she receives.