Louvre Museum, Art museum in Paris, France
The Louvre is the world's largest art museum and a historic monument in Paris, France.
Originally built as a fortress in the late 12th to 13th century under Philip II, the Louvre was transformed into a royal palace in the 14th century.
It is home to thousands of works of art, including the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.
The museum is open every day except Tuesday and certain holidays.
The Louvre's glass pyramid entrance, designed by I. M. Pei, is one of its most distinctive features.
Location: Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: August 10, 1793
Founder: Napoleon
Architects: Pierre Lescot, Claude Perrault, Charles Le Brun, I. M. Pei
Official opening: August 10, 1793
Elevation above the sea: 44 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Monday,Thursday,Saturday,Sunday 09:00-18:00; Wednesday,Friday 09:00-21:45; Tuesday off; January 01,May 01,December 25 off
Phone: +33140205317
Email: info@louvre.fr
Website: louvre.fr
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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