History
What was the Louvre Museum originally built as?
A fortress, built in 1190.
In what city and country is the Louvre museum in?
Paris, France
Is the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, the original painting?
Yes, it is.
The Louvre is the most popular museum in the world, welcoming over 15,000 visitors per day. What percentage of the people are tourists?
70%
Who are the 3 architects who built the Louvre?
Louis Le Vau, Pierre Lescot, and Claude Perrault.
Is the museum under the pyramid?
Yes, it is
The Mona Lisa actually isn't as big as everyone thinks. How big is it?
53 x 77 cm (21 x 30 inches)
The Louvre now has over 7,500 paintings. How much in percentage of the paintings are by French artists?
In what year did the Louvre become a museum?
1793
How many glass pyramids are there except for the huge one in the center?
There are 4 other smaller pyramids.
How is the Mona Lisa guarded?
It is guarded with bullet proof glass, and there are body guards to protect the painting from getting stolen.
What was the Louvre used as during World War 2?
It was a storeroom for stolen art.