Tuesday 14 October 2014
Louvre - The World's Most Beautiful Museum
Frenchs give great importance to painting and arts. They keep paintings just like treasure chests and artifacts. That is why the worlds largest and most beautiful Museum, The Louvre is also situated in Paris, France.
It was originally built as a fortress in 12th Century by King Phillips II. In 1535 Renaissance Architect Pierre Lescot re-designed it as Chateau De Louvre (Louvre Palace). In 1682 King Louis XIV used Louvre as the Royal Palace. During the French Revolution, After death of King Louis XVI, the National Assembly declared to use Louvre as a Museum to keep the masterpieces of French Nation. In 1983, The Louvre Museum was renovated on order by President Francois Mitterrand and a plan was proposed to include add a Pyramid to the entrance of Museum. It was completed in 1989.
This Museum houses some of most important paintings including Mona Lisa, The greatest work of famous Artist and Engineer Leonardo Da Vinci. Spread on approximately 66, 000 Square Meters Louvre is the most visited Museum and Art Gallery of the world.
This Museum houses some of most important paintings including Mona Lisa, The greatest work of famous Artist and Engineer Leonardo Da Vinci. Spread on approximately 66, 000 Square Meters Louvre is the most visited Museum and Art Gallery of the world.
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