Evolution of The Louvre
Standing for more than 800 years, The Louvre, has become an inherent part of French history. It has burgeoned together with the different stages and changes of French life through the centuries.
As it was passed from one king to the other, The Louvre, has undergone several rennovations, re-buildings and re-constructions, wing additions, etc. depending upon the kings'(from 1300's to 1700's) fancies. The palace has several sections. An emblem of the ruling king is placed at the beams and painted in the walls, for each respective section built by a given king.
The Louvre originally was a fortress to protect Paris. Eventually it became an arsenal for political prisoners. In the 16th century, it became a residence for the French Kings, until King Luis XIV moved to Versaille.
After the French revolution, the Louvre became a public museum. Napoleon initialized the renovations, coming from the ruins left by the revolution. From then on, improvements have been made.
Since then and until now, The Louvre, is one of the famous (and I think the biggest museums?) in the world.
The glass pyramids, given its modern look, was built in late 1980's to early 1990's by a Chinese (not sure, but I think he's Asian ... oh, poor memory) modern artist. This is one of the many entrances to the museum.
Ready to get inside?
As it was passed from one king to the other, The Louvre, has undergone several rennovations, re-buildings and re-constructions, wing additions, etc. depending upon the kings'(from 1300's to 1700's) fancies. The palace has several sections. An emblem of the ruling king is placed at the beams and painted in the walls, for each respective section built by a given king.
The Louvre originally was a fortress to protect Paris. Eventually it became an arsenal for political prisoners. In the 16th century, it became a residence for the French Kings, until King Luis XIV moved to Versaille.
After the French revolution, the Louvre became a public museum. Napoleon initialized the renovations, coming from the ruins left by the revolution. From then on, improvements have been made.
Since then and until now, The Louvre, is one of the famous (and I think the biggest museums?) in the world.
The glass pyramids, given its modern look, was built in late 1980's to early 1990's by a Chinese (not sure, but I think he's Asian ... oh, poor memory) modern artist. This is one of the many entrances to the museum.
Ready to get inside?
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