Pyramide du Louvre in Paris (France)
N 48° 51.660 E 002° 20.153
31U E 451289 N 5412216
The XXth century addition to the Louvre Royal Palace complex is the famous glass pyramidal entrance - "Pyramide du Louvre", in my opinion really fine example of a perfect combination of modern and historic architecture...
Waymark Code: WM6FZK
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 05/28/2009
Views: 183
On request of the late French President Francois Mitterrand, it was designed by the renowned American architect of Chinese origin - I.M. Pei. The glass pyramid allows the sunlight to come in on the underground floor. It has received mixed reviews, as it contrasts sharply with the design of the surrounding buildings.