The Louvre
The Louvre or the Louvre Museum is one of the world's largest museums and a historic monument in Paris. A central landmark of the city, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the 1st arrondissement. Nearly 350,000 objects from prehistory to the 21st century are exhibited over an area of 652,300 square feet. The Louvre is the world's most visited museum, receiving more than 9.26 million visitors in 2014.
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I.M. Pei's Pyramid, The Louvre
The Louvre Pyramid is a large glass and metal pyramid designed by Chinese American architect I.M. Pei, surrounded by three smaller pyramids, in the main courtyard (Cour Napoléon) of the Louvre Palace in Paris. The large pyramid serves as the main entrance to the Louvre Museum. Completed in 1989, it has become a landmark of the city of Paris.
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Georgia and Tom in the main courtyard (Cour Napoléon) of the Louvre. |
Georgia and Tom in the main courtyard (Cour Napoléon) of the Louvre. |
Georgia and Tom with the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in the background |
Georgia enjoying Paris |
Central Courtyard, The Louvre. |
Horsing around at the Louvre |
Tom touching Pei's pyramid |
Pei's Pyramid, The Louvre |
The Richelieu Pavillion, The Louvre |
Central Courtyard, The Louvre |
Inside the Pei Pyramid |
Spiral staircase in the Pei Pyramid, The Louvre's main Entrance |
The Louvre |