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The courtyard of the Louvre, largest building in the world. My feet hurt just looking at the building.
Date: 05/25/2009
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Glass pyramid in Louvre courtyard. By famous architect, I.M. Pei.
Date: 05/25/2009
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Denon wing of the Louvre. Highlights Greek, Etruscan and Roman antiquities.
Date: 05/25/2009
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Ah, Venus de Milo, a rare Greek statue. Most statues are Roman copies of lost Greek originals, so Venus was a rare find.
Date: 05/25/2009
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Venus stands alone at the end of a long hallway. She is swamped with visitors.
Date: 05/25/2009
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Beautiful mosaic from ancient Greek temple.
Date: 05/25/2009
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Mosaic from ancient Greek temple.
Date: 05/25/2009
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The Louvre building is a work of art by itself.
Date: 05/25/2009
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A room full of Roman emperors and empresses.
Date: 05/25/2009
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Temporary storage of antiquities in a covered courtyard. The Louvre is constantly being renovated -- the building is so old!
Date: 05/25/2009
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Winged Victory. One of our favorites!
Date: 05/25/2009
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Winged Victory ... she is absolutely spectacular!
Date: 05/25/2009
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Galerie d'Apollon. All things French. Paintings of Frenchmen, cases of porcelain, silver, crystal, jewels owned by French kings.
Date: 05/25/2009
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Entry gate to the Galerie d'Apollon (the hall of French goodies).
Date: 05/25/2009
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Classic scene in the Louvre. The lady has that "my feet hurt" face.
Date: 05/25/2009
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A Leonardo Da Vinci painting in the Grande Galerie.
Date: 05/25/2009
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Now Vivian has the "my feet hurt" face. Glad they put these circular couches in the Grande Galerie.
Date: 05/25/2009
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In the Mona Lisa room. On one side of the room is this unbelievably huge painting...
Date: 05/25/2009
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