Louvre Pyramid
Glass-and-metal pyramid in the main courtyard of the Louvre Palace / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Louvre Pyramid (French: Pyramide du Louvre) is a large glass-and-metal structure designed by the Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei. The pyramid is in the main courtyard (Cour Napoléon) of the Louvre Palace in Paris, surrounded by three smaller pyramids. The large pyramid serves as the main entrance to the Louvre Museum. Completed in 1989 as part of the broader Grand Louvre project,[1][2] it has become a landmark of Paris.
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Louvre Pyramid | |
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General information | |
Town or city | Paris |
Country | France |
Coordinates | 48°51′39.6″N 02°20′09.1″E |
Completed | 1989 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | I. M. Pei |
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