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The Louvre palace, built in 1190 by King Philip II, Philippe Auguste, as an arsenal and fortress, was later enlarged and beautified by Charles V (r. 1364-1380). His successor Charles VI used it as a site for visiting royals to reside.
Francis I began to demolish it in the 1520s and commissioned an architect to build a new palace with four wings around a square court on the same site. The west and half of the south wings were completed by the original architect who began the updating process.
Following monarch's adhered to the theme and continued improvements.
From 1737 and on the Salon Carre' became a venue for regular exhibitions and the conversion to a museum, piece by piece began.
Improvements have followed up to today with the glass pyramid which was completed in 1989.
Rosa Koelpin
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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.
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
Which museum was originally built as a palace?
Louvre.
What country was the louvre pyramid built in?
france
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.
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
How was the the louvre built?
because tommy has slaves that are kinky;)
