Louvre Museum Audio Tour
Rick Steves Paris Audio Tours
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The Splendor of the Louvre
This chapter takes listeners on a captivating journey through the octagonal room and Apollo Gallery in the Louvre Museum, revealing its architectural evolution from royal palace to public museum. It highlights significant artworks, including the Italian Renaissance collection and medieval religious art, while reflecting on the museum’s intriguing origins during the French Revolution.
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