What was the purpose of the louvre pyramid?

Answer 1

Although now the Louvre stands as a museum, it had many different uses. It was originally built to be a defense fortress in the 1200s. It was then turned into a country home, and later into a palace. In 1791 it was declared a museum.

Answer 2

It was built in the late 12th century under the watch of Philippe-Auguste. It was built to protect the city of Paris from Anglo-Norman invaders. It sits at the edge of the city of Paris. Four centuries later, Louis XIV decided to make the Louvre his home and it remained a palace for several centuries. The Louvre began to showcase the works that France had been collecting. The Louvre became a museum in the late 18th century, after the artwork overtook the palace entirely.-

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Answer 3

The Louvre was originally a palace, but was converted into a gallery when the royal living quarters were moved to Versailles.

Answer 4

It was built so that they could have a place to put the most famous pictures of famous French artists.

Answer 5

It is to see pretty pictures and junk.