Музеи мира: Лувр

The Louvre Done by: Shnyryov Anton

The Louvre is one of the largest and oldest museums in Europe. The art collection of the Louvre has more than 300 thousand priceless works of art from different eras, and only 35 thousand of them are open to the general public. It is here that such masterpieces of world art as Da Vinci's Gioconda, ancient Greek sculptures Venus de Milo and Nika of Samothrace are kept. The Louvre is one of the largest and oldest museums in Europe. The art collection of the Louvre has more than 300 thousand priceless works of art from different eras, and only 35 thousand of them are open to the general public. It is here that such masterpieces of world art as Da Vinci's Gioconda, ancient Greek sculptures Venus de Milo and Nika of Samothrace are kept.

The history of the Louvre The history of the Louvre dates back to the XII century, when, by order of King Philip II Augustus, a defensive Louvre tower was erected on the banks of the Seine to protect the city. The Louvre Tower on one side of the river and the Nel Tower on the opposite bank were connected by massive chains that blocked the enemy's path. The Louvre Tower has stood for several centuries. In the XVI century, it was decided to build a royal palace in its place. The architecture and interior design of the Louvre were created by the best French and European craftsmen. With each new monarch, the Louvre was transformed, acquiring new architectural features. The idea of turning the Louvre into a museum was proposed back in the time of Louis XVI, but it came to life only in the second half of the XVIII century after the end of the French Revolution. The Louvre acquired its modern appearance and status as the main museum of France in the XX century.

What is it worth visiting the Louvre for? The Louvre contains works of art from different historical periods, cultures and civilizations. This is one of the largest collections of the cultural heritage of mankind. The permanent exhibition covers about 35,000 items, and it will take weeks to inspect each of them for at least a few minutes. But it is unlikely that an ordinary tourist has that much time. Hence the logical conclusion: a single visit to the Louvre should be planned, having determined in advance the list of goals. The museum's collection is divided into seven thematic sections: The ancient East. The eastern exposition presents works of art created by masters of the civilizations of the Middle East and Mesopotamia. The pearl of the collection is an Old Babylonian stone stele with the laws of Hammurabi. Ancient Egypt. The artifacts are presented in chronological order – from the reign of the pharaohs to the Roman and Coptic periods. If you want to see mummies and objects from the pyramids, go here.