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The Louvre’s transformation from a fortress to a world-renowned art museum
PARIS (NEXSTAR) – The Louvre is one of the most well-known art museums in the entire world. It used to be a fortress, then a ...
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An art critic’s guide to Paris, from the Louvre to Dali
Cost: 22 euros (about $23). What is it? The Louvre is one of the most famous art museums in the world. Built as a military fortress in the 13th century, it transformed into a residence for the ...
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6 fascinating stories behind Paris' most famous landmarks
The Louvre was once a fortress Before becoming the world’s largest art museum, the Louvre was originally a medieval fortress built in the 12th century to protect Paris from invasions.
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The Louvre is hosting its first fashion exhibition
NO ONE IS quite sure how the Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, got its name. One theory goes that the area was an ancient hunting ground for wolves (lupi in Latin), which used to roam ...
The Louvre’s transformation from a fortress to a world-renowned art museum
The Louvre is one of the most well-known art museums in the entire world. It used to be a fortress, then a palace. Now it is home to countless pieces of priceless artwork like the Mona Lisa and Venus ...