Pyramide du Grand Louvre (Paris, France)
N 48° 51.658 E 002° 20.151
31U E 451287 N 5412212
This French stamp is devoted one of the most original piece of the modern architecture in Paris, the fascinating geometric body of glass & steel, Pyramide du Grand Louvre...
Waymark Code: WM8FCM
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 03/25/2010
Views: 122
The XXth century addition to the Louvre Roayal 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.
On request of the late French President Francois Mitterrand, Pyramide du Grand Louvre was designed by the renowned American architect of Chinese origin - Ieoh Ming 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.
Stamp Issuing Country: France
Date of Issue: April 24, 1989
Denomination: 2.20 Frs
Color: Grey, blue, green, red and yellow.
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
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