The Pompidou Center in Paris is ruthlessly criticized by the French and massively visited by tourists
Fortunately, airfare to Paris has become more than affordable for our citizens.
In 1793, the Louvre opened in Paris. Initially, the museum building was the residence of French kings. Today, it houses the largest and most significant collection in the world, with more than 30,000 exhibits – from antiquity to the end of the 19th century.
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In second place in popularity among tourists is the Musée d'Orsay, which occupies the building of a former railway station on the banks of the Seine. The station building was personally designed by Victor Laloux in 1900. The station provided communication between Paris and Orléans. However, it closed in 1939. In the 1980s, a decision was made to convert the station building into a museum, which was carried out by Gae Aulenti. The Musée d'Orsay is notable for its collection of French Impressionists. Along with it, there is a large number of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and furniture from 1848-1914.
Another place worth visiting is the Georges Pompidou Cultural Center, built in 1977. The building was designed by Richard Rogers, Renzo Piano, and Gianfranco Franchini. It is the main center of contemporary art in France. The building is not only a museum of modern art but also a large library, cinema, bookstore, and children's creative studio. Guests are attracted by the very design of the building – all infrastructure elements such as elevators, ventilation shafts, and escalators are placed outside and painted in bright colors.
The Picasso Museum houses only 250 paintings. But it is the most beautiful museum in Paris. The exhibition holds works by Picasso himself, as well as paintings from his personal collection. The museum is a must-visit for every tourist visiting beautiful Paris.
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