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Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum, also known as Musée du The Louvre is a famous museum in Paris, France. It was a fortress that originated in the late 12th century, and now is the renowned museum where the painting of Mona Lisa is located.
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It was Francois Mitterand.
A Louvre window is a window made out of a narrow piece of glass that slopes towards the outside to let some light in and keep rain or strong sun out. Kind of like a glass shutter. It may also be spelled "louver".
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It's called "Deluge" by Anne-Louis Girodet Trioson.
The history of the le musse louvre?
it was first a castle and royal residence and displayed the royal collections from 1750. follow link for details.
What things did Thomas Edison invent?
Thomas Edison invented the movie camera, mimiograph, carbon microphone and phonograph.
Contrary to popular belief, he did not invent:
- The light bulb (he just improved the existing invention)
- Electricity (he just found a way to capitalise it to make millions in profit)
Where did pavilion sully at the Louvre get its name?
The Sully Wing at the Louvre was named after Maurice de Sully. He was the Bishop of Paris around 1200 AD. He was responsible for the construction of Notre Dame Cathedral.
Ian Downie, Belgium
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel du Louvre?
About 400 to 500 Euros per night for the basic room or a junior suite, that's about 600 US dollars and up.
Where is the Louvre museum and what is its most popular piece?
the Louvre is the world's most visited museum; it is located in the center of Paris, France. The best-known pieces of art are the Mona Lisa by Da Vinci and the sculpture of the Venus de Milo.
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.
What is the best way to get from Eiffel Tower to Louvre?
Direction : GAMBETTA
de : CHAMP DE MARS
à : QUAI FRANCOIS MITTERRAND
Direction : GAMBETTA
de : CHAMP DE MARS
à : QUAI FRANCOIS MITTERRAND
Direction : GAMBETTA
de : CHAMP DE MARS
à : QUAI FRANCOIS MITTERRAND
69 Bus, Direction Gambetta, from Champ de Mars to Quai François Mitterrand.
The entrance to which museum lies below a glass pyramid?
The glass pyramid is the main entrance to the Louvre Museum, France.
What are the key things to see in the Louvre in 30 minutes?
Don't bother. You can't enjoy a museum in thirty minutes. Maybe just go to the Notre Dame and look around.
How much does it cause to vist the louvre?
If you mean cost then it's 9 euros during the day or 6 euros on Wednesday and Friday evenings. (from 6pm)
All under 18's are free and under 25's are free if they bring some form of I.D.
What artists have work in the Louvre?
There are many famous artists with their work in the Louvre. A few of the artists are Leonardo da Vinci, Jacques-Louis David, and Louis La Caze.
How did The Louvre museum get its name?
According to the authoritative Grand Larousse encyclopédique, it derives from an association a with wolf hunting den .
What are the differences between a damper and a Louvre regulating unit?
what are the difference between a damper and louver
