The Louvre, has dominated central Paris since the late 12th century. Built on the city's western edge, the original structure was gradually engulfed as the city grew. The dark fortress of the early days was transformed into the modernized dwelling of François I and, later, the sumptuous palace of the Sun King, Louis XIV. It has been a museum since 1793.
We were there in August of 1999.
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| The Courtyard More Than 390 Feet Long | The Clock Pavilion by Lemercier Started by Louis XIII in 1624 |
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| Louvre, George And The Pyramid Pyramid Begun In 1981 American Architect, Ieoh Ming Pei | The Louvre WAS a Fortress Palace Begun 13th Century...Now Museum. If 30 Seconds At Each Exhibit SIX MONTHS TO SEE ALL! |
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| Audrey "Got My Map," Ready to Go..." | Unbelievable Sculptures... And Crowds! |
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| Liberty Leading The People Honoring 28 July 1830 The People Overthrew The Bourbon King Self Portrate Of Delacroix (Top Hat) | Coronation Of Napoleon on 2 Dec 1804 No Less Than 150 Portraits Painted by Jacques-Louis David And Assistant Rouget From 1805-1807 |
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| Venus de Milo Probably Done By Praxiteles At The End Of The Second Century Discovered By A Peasant On Milo In 1820 | Nike Of Samothrace Discovered In 1863 A Missing Hand Was Found In 1950 Work Dated About 190 B.C. |
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| The Mona Lisa | Mona Lisa In Protective Case |