11 Famous Landmarks That Look Completely Different Than You’d Expect

2. Mona Lisa – Paris, France

Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings in the world, but many visitors to the Louvre are shocked when they finally see it in person. Rather than a grand, imposing portrait, it is surprisingly small—just 30 x 21 inches (77 x 53 cm). The painting is also displayed behind bulletproof glass, surrounded by a dense crowd of people trying to snap a photo, making it difficult to fully appreciate its details.