Louvre Pyramid, Glass pyramid in Paris, France
The Louvre Pyramid is a large glass and metal pyramid located in the main courtyard of the Louvre Palace in Paris.
Designed by Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei, it was inaugurated in 1989.
The pyramid serves as the main entrance to the Louvre Museum and has become a landmark of the city of Paris.
It's recommended to buy tickets online to avoid long queues at the pyramid entrance.
Despite initial controversy, the Louvre Pyramid is now considered a successful example of modern architecture inserted into a historical setting.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1981
Architect: I. M. Pei
Creator: I. M. Pei
Official opening: 1988
Architectural style: Egyptian Revival architecture
Length: 35.42 m
Width: 36 m
Material: glass, steel
Website: louvre.fr/decouvrir/le-palais/une-pyramide-pour-symbole
Source: Wikimedia
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