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Louvre Pyramid
CultureVisit: ~15 min
Glass and steel pyramid designed by the architect I. M. Pei and opened in 1989 in the centre of the Louvre's Cour Napoléon. It serves as the main entrance to the museum and lets light into the underground lobby. It is surrounded by three small pyramids and by the wings of the former palace, creating a contrast between classical and modern architecture.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Louvre Pyramid: 2 missions
- Photograph the pyramid with the palace reflected in itStand in front of one of the glass faces and frame the reflection of the palace façades in the panels.
- Walk around the pyramid and count the small pyramidsWalk a full circuit of the central pyramid and find the three smaller pyramids that accompany it in the courtyard.
Near Louvre Pyramid
Louvre Museum163 m awayGalerie Véro-Dodat239 m awayPalais-Royal256 m awaySaint-Germain-l'Auxerrois Church, Paris265 m awayColonnes de Buren274 m awayPont des Arts313 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Louvre Pyramid?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Louvre Pyramid?
Photograph the pyramid with the palace reflected in it and Walk around the pyramid and count the small pyramids.
What is there to see near Louvre Pyramid?
Louvre Museum (163 m), Galerie Véro-Dodat (239 m) and Palais-Royal (256 m).
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