Build a model of the world-famous Louvre out of LEGO bricks. This magnificent art gallery, located in the heart of Paris, on the banks of the Seine, was once a royal fortress built by King Philip Augustus in 1190 to protect the city's inhabitants. It then became a royal palace until the French Revolution and has undergone many changes over the centuries. This building, a mix of Renaissance and modernist styles now attracts 9 million visitors a year and houses over 35,000 works of art, including the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa. In recent years a stunning glass pyramid was added, designed by the renowned Chinese-American architect, I. M. Pei, to improve access. This 695-piece set features the prominent Pavilion de l'Horloge and the iconic glass pyramid. When complete the model measures H13 x W17 x D19cm. Includes English/French booklet, with details on the design, architecture and history of the building.
