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Taking Coins From The Fountain – The Louvre Museum, Paris

Ever wonder what happens to all those coins people toss into the fountains? While visiting the Louvre Museum in Paris I finally got the answer. The fellow wading around in the fountain wasn’t just there to cool off. I watched him for a few minutes as he gathered coins and put them in his pocketsContinue reading “Taking Coins From The Fountain – The Louvre Museum, Paris”

The Louvre Museum, Paris – Statues

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Pickpocket Warnings at the Louvre

While waiting in line to get into the Louvre Museum in Paris you are greeted with these signs warning you to beware of pickpockets. Although I have never had an issue with pickpockets I have friends who have. Nothing puts a damper on the excitement of going into the Louvre like these signs and whatContinue reading “Pickpocket Warnings at the Louvre”

The Louvre Museum – Paris

The Musee Du Louvre in central Paris is one of the world’s largest museums. Opening in 1793, the Louvre was originally a fortress built in the 12th century. Later it became the palace for French royalty. The exterior of the museum is ornate. Early French royalty spared no expense in decorating the palace. During theContinue reading “The Louvre Museum – Paris”

The Ara Pacis Augustae – Altar of Augustan Peace- Rome

The Ara Pacis Augustae, or Alter of Augustan Peace, is commonly known as simply the Alter of Peace and sits beside the Tiber River in Rome. The monument to celebrate the conquests of Augustus was commemorated around 9BC. An interesting fact concerning the alter is that it was originally located in a flood plainContinue reading “The Ara Pacis Augustae – Altar of Augustan Peace- Rome”

Borghese Museum Gardens – Rome

One of my favorite museums in Rome is the Museo Borghese. The museum hosts some of the most beautiful collections of paintings, mosaics, and statues to be found. Works by Bernini, Raffaello, Caravaggio, and many others are featured as well as statues and mosaics dating back to the ancient Greek and Roman eras. The BorgheseContinue reading “Borghese Museum Gardens – Rome”