Introduction to the Louvre: The Louvre is one of the oldest, largest and most famous museums in the world. Located on the north bank (right bank) of the Seine River in the center of Paris, France, it was first built in 1204 and has been expanded and renovated for more than 800 years to reach its current scale. The Louvre covers an area (including lawns) of approximately 45 hectares, and the building covers an area of 4.8 hectares. The total length is 680 meters. Its overall building is in the shape of a "U" and is divided into new and old parts. The old one was built in the Louis XIV period, and the new one was built in the Napoleonic era. The pyramid-shaped glass entrance in front of the palace was designed by the Chinese architect Ieoh Ming Pei. At the same time, the Louvre is also the oldest royal palace in French history.