The Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum is a historic building and cultural institution located in Paris, France. Originally built as a fortress in the 12th century, it became a royal palace and was later converted into a public museum in 1793. The Louvre is one of the largest and most visited museums in the world, known for its architecture and its vast collection of artworks, including the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. The museum’s glass pyramid entrance was added in 1989 and is now an iconic feature of the site. The museum also embraces digital innovation. Its official website offers access to over 500,000 artworks through high-resolution images, virtual tours, and themed exhibitions. These tools help make cultural heritage accessible to a global audience. The Louvre supports SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by preserving and promoting cultural heritage. It also aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by using digital technologies to improve accessibility, raise global awareness, and encourage appreciation of cultural diversity.

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The Louvre Museum

https://www.louvre.fr/en

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Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France

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Ministry of Culture, France

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