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Reuters
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Louvre, the world’s most -seen museum and the home of Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”, has requested the French government for immediate assistance for the restoration and renovation of its old exhibition halls and its infinite art. Better protection.
In a letter to the Minister of Culture Rachida Dati, which has been revealed by the Paris Daily Le -Parisien and confirmed Reuters via Louvre, Lourenene President Laurence Des Cars has warned that the centuries -old building is in a very dilapidated state, And they pointed to water emission problems. Changes in a critical temperature that jeopardize the protection of art works.
Made in Paris at the end of the 12th century, the Louver Palace remained the official residence of the kings of France for centuries, even though the rebel crowded in Paris left it by Louis XIV, after which it was royal art. He became a museum. Combination in 1793
Last year, Louver welcomed 8.7 million visitors, who all entered from the western gate of the pyramid, which was designed by the Architect IM PEI, which has become self -troubled because its greenhouse effect is Louver’s The underground reception makes it uncomfortable in summer days.
The head of the museum wrote that the visit of Louver has become a “physical trial”, inadequate indicators, lack of space for visitors, and inadequate food and hygiene facilities are difficult to find art. –
Designed to receive 40 million visitors in a year, Louver saw a record attendance of 10.2 million visitors in 2018, but des Cars – which was set in 2021 – 30,000 daily to avoid more crowds. The limit is imposed.
Financing was not mentioned in the letter of the des Cars, but the French TV news channel BFM said renovation costs could cost € 500 million ($ 525 million), which would be a challenge for President Emmanuel Macron’s government. , Who has struggled to approve his 2025 budget. Parliament
Lee Perin reports that talks between Macron’s office, the Ministry of Culture and Louvre are underway. Sources close to Macron’s office confirmed that “the president has focused on the issue for several months.”
The Ministry of Culture did not immediately respond to a comment request.
After his first election in 2017, Macron made a speech in front of Lower, while the Tuileries gardens around the former palace also played a significant role during the Paris Olympics of 2024.
In addition to the renovation from top to bottom, the museum is also considering creating a new wing for “Mona Lisa”, as well as a new entrance to the eastern end of the museum, so that the crowd is removed at the entrance of the pyramid. Can go
