Secrets of the Louvre
From fortress to palace
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Masterpieces and mysteries
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The modern museum
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Behind the scenes
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Master of Secrets of the Louvre
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From fortress walls so strong, To a grand palace, centuries long.
Medieval moat: Visitors can still walk through the original 12th-century medieval moat and fortress ruins in the basement of the modern Louvre.
A French landmark that evolved from a medieval fortress into a magnificent royal palace. Today, you can walk through its ancient underground moats right before seeing the Mona Lisa.
What medieval defensive feature can visitors still see in the Louvre basement today?
Which French king first demolished the medieval keep to build a Renaissance palace?
Which architectural structure was burned down in 1871, leaving the Louvre with its open courtyard?
During which major historical event was the Louvre officially declared a public museum?
Which French monarch moved the royal court from the Louvre to the Palace of Versailles?