From historic pieces the Louvre in Paris to iconic handings MET in New York, some paintings are certainly worth travellling for. Here are 10 of the most famous paintings in the world that you should know, along with the stories and meanings behind them and where you can go see them in person.

Quite possibly the world's most talked about, analysed, and parodied painting in the world, the Mona Lisa depicts a woman with a mysterious smile that remains an enigma to many. This painting was created by Leonardo da Vinci, an artistic and scientific genius from Italy. The Mona Lisa painting is believed to depict Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a wealthy merchant from Florence. However, some also argue that this painting is a self-portrait of Leonardo himself, or a symbol of the divine feminine. The Mona Lisa became incredibly famous after it was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris in 1911 and rediscovered two years later. This painting has also witnessed various historical events, such as World War II, visits from United States Presidents, and acid attacks. This painting is currently still on display at the Louvre Museum and is protected by bulletproof glass and an advanced security system.

Where to see it: The Louvre in Paris, France Get there: Search for flights to Paris Stay there: Find a hotel in Paris

The Starry Night is a painting depicts a night scene with a whispy starry sky, a crescent moon, and a small town. Its shows a post-impressionist style, using bright colors and curved lines to create dramatic and expressive effects. This painting also combines elements of realism and imagination, as it depicts a scene van Gogh saw from his room window, but also adds fantasy elements, such as a swirling sky and a giant cypress tree. This painting is one of van Gogh's best and last works, created while he was hospitalized at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in France. The immensely tallented Dutch painter suffered from mental and emotional disorders.

Where to see it: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, USA Get there: Search for flights to New York Stay there: Find a New York hotel

The Last Supper depicts Jesus' last meal with his apostles before his crucifixion. This painting was created by Leonardo da Vinci, at the request of the Duke of Milan, Ludovico Sforza.

One of the most famous and influential religious works in the world, The Last Supper features profound expressions, gestures, and symbolism. This painting was made using the fresco technique, painting directly on the wall of the room. However, this technique was not durable, and The Last Supper has suffered damage and been restored many times. Over the years, it's been a source of inspiration and controversy for many artists, writers, and researchers, who try to uncover its secrets and hidden meanings.

Where to see it: Santa Maria delle Grazie Monastery in Milan, Italy Get there: Search for flights to Milan Stay there: Find a Milan hotel

Created by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian painter who was inspired by his personal experiences, The Scream depicts a shocked and screaming figure against a backdrop of a red sky and a bridge. This painting is one of the most famous and disturbing expressionist works in the world, as its said to express the anxiety, fear, and loneliness experienced by modern humans. The Scream was created using various media, such as oil paint, pastels, and lithography. Munch made four versions of this painting, which are stored in various museums and private collections. This painting is also often targeted by theft and vandalism, due to its high value and popularity. The Scream has also become a popular cultural icon, often imitated, parodied, and adapted in various art forms.

Where to see them: National Museum in Oslo, Norway or the MUNCH Museum in Oslo Norway Get there: Search for flights to Oslo Stay there: Find an Oslo hotel

Guernica depicting the impact of the bombing of the city of Guernica by Nazi German and Fascist Italian forces in 1937, during the Spanish Civil War, a few years before the start of World War II. Created by Pablo Picasso, a Spanish painter who was one of the pioneers of Cubist art, Guernica became one of the most famous and influential anti-war and political works in the world, featuring horrific scenes, powerful symbols, and monochrome colors.

This painting was made using oil paint on canvas, with a very large size, namely 3.49 x 7.76 meters. Guernica was first exhibited in Paris in 1937, and then moved to various countries, including the United States, England, and Switzerland. This painting only returned to Spain in 1981, after the end of Franco's dictatorial regime. Guernica is currently on display at the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid. You can buy tickets to the Reina Sofia Museum only on Traveloka!

Where to see them: Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid, Spain Get there: Search for flights to Madrid Stay there: Find a Madrid hotel

Golden and warm, The Kiss depicting a pair of lovers kissing in a field of flowers. This painting was created by Gustav Klimt, an Austrian painter famous for his Art Nouveau style and use of gold.

This painting is one of the most famous and beloved erotic and romantic works in the world, as it displays the beauty, intimacy, and happiness of love. It was made using oil paint and gold leaf on canvas, with a size of 1.8 x 1.8 meters. The Kiss is actually part of a series of paintings called "The Golden Phase", which features glittering geometric and decorative motifs.Interestingly, The Kiss is thought to depict Klimt himself and his lover, Emilie Flöge, who was a fashion designer.

Where to see them: Belvedere Gallery in Vienna, Austria Get there: Search for flights to Vienna Stay there: Find a Vienna hotel

Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer depicts a young girl wearing a pearl earring and a blue headscarf. This painting was created by Johannes Vermeer, a Dutch painter famous for his works depicting everyday life with subtle light and color. Girl with a Pearl Earring is very popular; a unique fact is that this painting is not a portrait of a real person, but a tronie, which is a depiction of a character or type of person. It is a famous painting in the world that resembles a figure like the Mona Lisa. It did inspire a film in 2003 starring Scarlett Johansson by the same name. This painting became very famous because it displays profound expressions, gestures, and symbolism. Girl with a Pearl Earring is often called the Mona Lisa of the Netherlands, due to the girl's mysterious smile. This painting is currently on display at the Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague.

Where to see them: Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague, Netherlands Get there: Search for flights to Amsterdam Stay there: Find a hotel in The Hague

The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli is a painting depicting the birth of the Goddess Venus from sea foam. This painting was created by Sandro Botticelli, an Italian painter famous for his Renaissance art style and use of gold. It is one of the most famous and influential mythological works in the world, as it displays the beauty, intimacy, and happiness of love. This painting was made using oil paint and gold leaf on canvas, with a very large size, namely 1.72 x 2.78 meters. The Birth of Venus is part of a series of paintings called "The Golden Phase", which features glittering geometric and decorative motifs. This painting is currently on display at the Belvedere Gallery in Vienna.

Where to see them: Belvedere Gallery in Vienna Get there: Search for flights to Vienna Stay there: Find a Vienna hotel

Often referred to as Whistler's Mother, this painting's actual name is Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1. It was by James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1871), an American painter famous for his works emphasizing form, color, and atmosphere. The painting depicts the McNeill Whistler's mother, Anna McNeill Whistler, sitting in a chair against a gray background. This painting is one of the most famous and beloved realist works in the world, as it displays simplicity, analysis, and careful organization. Not only that, this work is also known as Whistler’s Mother, and has become an icon of motherhood currently exhibited at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. You can buy tickets to the Musée d’Orsay only on Traveloka, Click below!

Where to see them: Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France Get there: Search for flights to Paris Stay there: Find a Paris hotel

The tenth most famous painting in the world is The Arnolfini. The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck (1434) is a painting depicting a married couple believed to be Giovanni di Nicolao Arnolfini and his wife, standing in a room with a green background. This painting was created by Jan van Eyck, a Dutch painter famous for his works depicting detail, light, and space with precision. The Arnolfini Portrait is one of the most famous and complex portrait works in the world, as it displays rich expression, gestures, and symbolism. This painting is also believed to be a marriage contract, recorded as a medium of painting art. The painting is signed and dated by van Eyck in 1434, and is one of the oldest paintings made with oil paint. The Arnolfini Portrait is currently on display at the National Gallery in London.

Where to see them: National Gallery in London, England Get there: Search for flights to London Stay there: Find a London hotel