The Buvre: The Origin Story Of The Louvre

Introduction:
International museums are slowly being extinct and underestimated in our present time. The reason is that there are new destinations and activities that interest people more than walking around museums. People now see museums as being useless, boring and a complete waste of time, however museums are being developed and classed as one of the top destinations for tourism.

Origin Story of the Louvre:
• The Louvre was authorized by King Phillipe-Auguste in 1190. The Louvre was actually designed to be a fortress to protect the French from Viking raiders, which were considered as being a real issue and fear at their times. The Louvre successfully served its purpose into protecting the French from Viking raiders.
• It was reconstructed

1. The Louvre During the Medieval Period:
• In the year 1190, King Philippe Auguste built an immense fortress, which in our current-day is the location of the great Louvre. The fortress was deliberately constructed in the location it is due to the fact that it is around four big moats and towers, which are used for defensive purposes. The lower levels of this fortress are partially visible, where they can be visited today.
• From the years 1356-1358, Paris now extended further, past the original defensive wall built around the 12th century. In addition, a new wall was built to act as a defensive barrier, for any future wars, in particular any war against England. On the other hand, the Louvre’s purpose to act as a defensive site, no longer exists.
• During the 1364, The Louvre’s purpose of defense and protection from any enemy, has been reversed into a lavish and fancy royal palace. This was reconverted by King Charles V. The medieval appearance and atmosphere of the place occupied a spiral staircase and a garden known as the “Pleasure Garden”, in addition to the interiors being decorated with tapestries and great

The Louvre During the Renaissance Period:
• During the 1546, Francois I resume his transformation of the great palace, using Renaissance architecture and designs, demolishing the medieval style and introducing Renaissance-style structures in place. “The Hall of The Caryatids” ,“The Pavilion du Roi” and the kings private quarters were all built, constructed and decorated under the orders of King Henri IV.
• The French Queen Catherine de’Medici, which was Henri II’s widow set out orders for the construction of the Tuileries Palace around the Mid 16th-century. This was because by historical accounts the Louvre was described as being a ‘chaotic’ and ‘smelly place’.
• From 1595-1610, Henri IV builds a Westside Gallery, known as the “Galeries du Bord de l’Eau. The purpose of building it was to create a direct pathway from the Louvre’s royal quarters to the Tuileries Palace, which were close to each other. In addition to the construction of an area known as “Galeries des Rois”, The Kings’ Gallery.
3. The Louvre During the “Classical” Period:
• During the 1624-1672, The Louvre encountered vast series of renovations, which were all under Louis XII and Louis XIV.This resulted in the palace we see today. There were a lot of additions which included the “Pavilion de l’Horloge", the clock