The Louvre compiled by: Natera
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Location: Paris, France
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- The Louvre is famous for its exquisite art displays.
- In the front of the main entrance of The Louvre, there is a 21 meter glass pyramid designed by I.M. Pei.
- The Louvre is the largest museum in the world
- It was first constructed by King Phillipe-Auguste around 1190 as a fortress to protect Paris from raids by Vikings.
- In the 16th century, it was rebuilt as a royal place.
- The Louvre started as a museum in 1793.
- In the Louvre you can find famous artwork such as “The Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci and the statue “Venus de Milo.”
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