Louvre Museum , Paris

in #travel9 years ago

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The Louvre is the most visited art museum in the world. Located in the heart of Paris, this historic building is a former royal palace, with an area of 210,000 square meters including 60,600 for the exhibitions. The museum is housed in the Louvre, originally a fortress built in the late 12th century under Philip II. The remains of the fortress are visible in the basement of the museum.
The collection is divided into eight departments:
Egyptian antiquities
Oriental antiquities
Greek, Etruscan and Roman
Islamic Art
Sculptures of the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Modern Times
Objects of art
Paintings
Graphic arts.
Practical Information: The Louvre museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on Tuesdays. Open until 9:45 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.

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