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   What is the Louvre Museum known for?

   • The Louvre Museum is now home to more than 35,000 of the world’s most famous works of art, including the “Mona Lisa,” the “Venus de Milo,” and the “Great Sphinx of Tanis.” The Louvre Museum was constructed by King Philippe Augustus as a fortress in 1190 to protect the city of Paris from foreign invasion.

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   Where is the Louvre located?

   • Louvre, national museum and art gallery of France, housed in part of a large palace in Paris that was built on the right-bank site of the 12th-century fortress of Philip Augustus. It is the world’s most-visited art museum, with a collection that spans work from ancient civilizations to the mid-19th century.

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   When did the Louvre open?

   • During the French Revolution, the National Assembly decreed that the Louvre should be used as a museum to display the nation's masterpieces. The museum opened on 10 August 1793 with an exhibition of 537 paintings, the majority of the works being royal and confiscated church property.

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   How many objects does the Musée du Louvre have?

   • The Musée du Louvre owns 615,797 objects of which 482,943 are accessible online since 24 March 2021 and displays 35,000 works of art in eight curatorial departments. The Louvre is home to one of the world's most extensive collections of art, including works from diverse cultures and time periods.

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   May 5, 2024 · Louvre, the national museum and art gallery of France, housed in part of a large palace in Paris. It is the world’s most-visited art museum, with a collection that spans work from ancient civilizations to the mid-19th century. Highlights include Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.

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   The Louvre exhibits sculptures, objets d'art, paintings, drawings, and archaeological finds. At any given point in time, approximately 38,000 objects from prehistory to the 21st century are being exhibited over an area of 72,735 m 2 (782,910 sq ft), making it the largest museum in the world.

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   8 hours ago · The Musee du Louvre, located in the heart of Paris along the picturesque Seine river, is the most visited museum in the world. An astounding 9.6 million people passed through its doors in 2019 to marvel at masterpieces like Leonardo da Vinci‘s Mona Lisa, the ancient Greek Venus de Milo, and other priceless treasures representing the pinnacle ...

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   Welcome to the Louvre – prepare your visit, explore the palace and museum collections and check out the latest news

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   Aug 11, 2019 · The Louvre Museum is now home to more than 35,000 of the world’s most famous works of art, including the “Mona Lisa,” the “Venus de Milo,” and the “Great Sphinx of Tanis.” Key Takeaways. The Louvre Museum was constructed by King Philippe Augustus as a fortress in 1190 to protect the city of Paris from foreign invasion.

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   Préparez votre visite, découvrez les lieux emblématiques du palais et les collections du musée et suivez l'actualité du Louvre et des Tuileries.

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   Opening hours, prices, access, map, amenities, restaurants – everything you need to know before visiting the museum.