The Louvre was established as an art museum in Paris, France, in 1793, making it the first recognized art gallery in the world. The Louvre was built in the late 12th century as a fortress, then becoming a palace for Louis XIV during the 1700s. The nation's art collection was established there after the French Revolution. The Louvre currently has over 35,000 pieces of art.
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