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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 ...
An art critic’s guide to Paris, from the Louvre to Dali
To some, Paris is the City of Light. To others, it’s the City of Love. But to art lovers, it’s simply the city of art — and ...
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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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An art lover’s guide to Paris, from Mona Lisa at the Louvre to van Gogh to a Dali museum
What is it? The Louvre is one of the most famous art museums in the world. Built as a military fortress in the late 12th century, it was transformed into a residence for the French royal family ...