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It originally began to be built then, but it has changed over the centuries and the building has only been used as a museum since 1793.
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When was the royal palace called louvre?
Right from the beginning, even before it was the main seat of the Kings. The original Louvre was a fortress, part of the defences of Paris, built in about 1200. The names seems to derive from louverie - a wolf's lair.
What are the release dates for Cirrhosis of the Louvre - 1966?
Cirrhosis of the Louvre - 1966 was released on: USA: 9 March 1966
Where is the Louve Museum?
France
Why was the sorbonne built?
It was built because Louis XIV thought that by building a court, he could keep his threats nearby so that they would not rise against him. After the disgrace of Nicolas Fouquet in 1661, Louis became jealous of this finance minister having a better palace than his, which was called the Vaux-le-Vicomte, and confiscated Fouquet's estate. He then employed the builders of the Vaux-le-Vicomte (Le Vau, Le Notre and Le Brun) to build the Palace of Versailles for him.
What are the ratings and certificates for Cirrhosis of the Louvre - 1966?
Cirrhosis of the Louvre - 1966 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Approved (PCA #21202)
What was the louvre before it was built?
A fortress
What was the purpose for Louvre when it was first built during the Middle Ages?
The Louvre was originally built as a fort. There is a link below to the history section of an article on the Louvre.
How long has the luxemburg musem in France has the Mona Lisa been there?
There is a Luxembourg Palace in Paris. It contains many paintings by Delacroix and Rubens. Built 1650-20 and is located on the left bank of the Seine. The 'Mona Lisa' is in the Louvre Museum, a building which was also once a Royal Palace.
When did they add the pyramid to the Louvre?
Monsieur Du Parte built Louvre pyramid
When was the glass pyramid built?
The Louvre Pyramid was built in 1989 in Paris. The pyramid sits in the courtyard of the Louvre Palace and is made entirely out of glass.
Were and why was the Louvre built?
Le Louvre has been built and used for years as a royal Palace before Versailles
Why was the musee du louvre built?
The Musée du Louvre (French pronunciation: [myze dy luvʁ]) - in English, the Louvre Museum or simply the Louvre was built in the late 12th century under Philip II.
Which museum was originally built as a palace?
Louvre.
What country was the louvre pyramid built in?
france
What major events happened at the Louvre?
In the late 12th century,the Louvre was built and on the 10th August 1793 the Louvre became an art museum!!!!!!!!!
Who built the the louvre art museum?
Phillippe-Auguste
When was the Musée du Louvre built?
the 12th century
