Built as defensive castle by Philip II in 1190 to protect Paris. Charles V transformed it into royal residence in 1364. Remained in disrepair after Hundred Years' War
Designed by I.M. Pei, completed in 1989 as part of Grand Louvre project. Glass-and-metal structure reaching 21.6 meters height. Contains 673 glass segments, including 603 rhombus and 70 triangles. Base has 34-meter sides and 1,000 square meter surface area
The Louvre Palace was built by Philip II in the 12th-13th centuries to protect Paris. Francis I converted it into a royal residence in 1546. The building was used as a residence for artists after Louis XIV's move to Versailles
Venus de Milo was found on Greek island of Melos in 1820. Acquired by French ambassador Marquis de Rivière and presented to King Louis XVIII. Donated to Louvre in March 1821, moved from shadows to light in two years
Built in 13th century as Royal Palace, expanded over 600 years. Features glass pyramid designed by I.M. Pei as main entrance. Divided into three wings: Richelieu, Denon, and Sully
Colosseum in Rome (70-80 AD) was one of the Seven Wonders. Taj Mahal in India (1593-1631) is one of the Seven Wonders. St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow (1555-1561) features nine domes shaped like flames. Hagia Sophia in Istanbul (360-537 AD) was converted to mosque multiple times. Parthenon in Athens (447-432 BC) is one of the oldest surviving Greek temples