About Louvre Museum

Overview

From château to museum: A visit to the Louvre and its collections lets visitors discover Western art from the Middle Ages to 1848, as well as a large number of ancient civilizations. Yet it also offers another history to explore. The grand palace that houses the museum, which dates back to the late twelfth century, is a true lesson in architecture: from 1200 to 2011, the most innovative architects have in turn built and developed the Louvre. Long the seat of power, this royal residence was also home to French heads of state until 1870 and is one of the major backdrops to the history of Paris and of France.

Source: Museum website

Address: Rue de Rivoli, 75001, Paris, France
Website: Homepage · About
Contact: General · Scholarly inquiry

Artifacts in this museum

Law Code of Hammurabi, king of Babylon

Basalt Stele (Monument) · Related to Hammurabi Law Code

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