The Louvre Museum or Great Louvre, or simply the Louvre — is one of the world's largest museums, the most visited museum in the world, and a historic monument. It is a central landmark of Paris, France and is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the1st arrondissement (district). Nearly 35,000 objects from prehistory to the 19th century are exhibited over an area of 60,600 square metres (652,300 square feet). The museum is housed in the Louvre Palace (Palais du Louvre) which began as a fortress built in the late 12th century under Philip II. Remnants of the fortress are still visible. The building was extended many times to form the present Louvre Palace.
In 1672, Louis XIV chose the Palace of Versailles for his household, leaving the Louvre primarily as a place to display the royal collection, including, from 1692, a collection of antique sculpture.
During the French Revolution, the National Assembly decreed that the Louvre should be used as a museum, to display the nation's masterpieces. Of course, Mona Lisa is kept here, making Louvre a favorite visiting spot.
The museum opened on 10 August 1793 with an exhibition of 537 paintings, the majority of the works being confiscated church and royal property. The Louvre is made even more famous by Dan Brown novel 'The Da Vinci Code' which science have proven as fiction. Christ or Prophet Isa does not belong to European blood line.
From underneath, inside the building. The other end of the triangle.
A peek at the architectural design.
Apple store is at the opposite end. I am a follower of Apple technology, having own some of its gadgets. iPad is still not displayed yet.
Aiman is always full of actions. Down here, there's an entrance to the museum and lots of shopping spots.
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