Former residence of the Kings of France, The Louvre Museum is today the largest museum in Paris and one of the most visited in the world. Its construction, begun by Philippe Auguste in 1190, lasted about 8 centuries. It became a museum at the time of the Revolution. It now houses 35,000 works in 8 departments. The Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Liberty guiding the People are among the most famous. Learn More
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