Palais du Louvre et jardin des Tuileries - Monuments Historiques Français on Waymarking.com

The collection contains nearly 35,000 pieces displayed over the structure's 60,000 square metres (650,000 sq ft). The museum is on the Right Bank, in the neighborhood referred to as the 1st arrondissement and lies between the Seine River and the Rue de Rivoli. The Louvre is slightly askew of the axe historique, a long architectural straightaway that cuts through the centre of Paris.

The structure, begun in 1190 CE, originated as a fortress during the Capetian dynasty under the reign of Philip II and has been used as a residence. Used as an art depository from the time of François I, it was opened to the public after the French Revolution. At that time, the Louvre was intended to symbolize the progress of Liberty and was a destination for many of the spoils brought home by Napoleon's victorious armies. In the 20th century, the Grand Louvre project was undertaken to renovate the museum up to modern standards, with the Pyramid and La Pyramide Inversée being completed in 1989 and 1993, respectively.

More info at the official website.

Dénomination de l'édifice (from Merimee DB): palais ; château Localisation (from Merimee DB): Paris 01 Adresse de l'édifice (from Merimee DB): quai du Louvre ; avenue du Général-Lemonier ; rue de Rivoli Siècle de la campagne principale de construction (from Merimee DB): 12e siècle ; 16e siècle ; 17e siècle ; 19e siècle Précision sur la protection de l'édifice (from Merimee DB): jardin ; bassin ; orangerie ; jeu de paume ; arc de triomphe ; cour Date de versement de la notice (Merimee DB): 09/10/1888 Relevant Website: [Web Link] Photo with MH logo pictured included?: no Référence de la notice (from Merimee DB): Not listed

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