Submitted by: Page (from Orange County, CA, USA)
Country: France
Region: Île-de-France
City: Paris
Location: The Louvre [map]
Status of building/structure since photo:
The Louvre Museum is the world's most-visited art museum and one of the largest museums in the world. It is located in the Louvre Palace, a fortress built in the 12th century. It was first transformed into a museum during the French Revolution. It currently hosts famous art pieces such as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. In 1989, the main entrance was shifted to a new glass pyramid, known as the Louvre Pyramid; it quickly became an icon of the museum.
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