The glass Pyramid of the Louvre illuminated at night with the historic palace in the background

A night view captures the famous Louvre Pyramid shining in the darkness of the Cour Napoleon. The glass and steel structure, designed by architect Ieoh Ming Pei and inaugurated in 1989, rises in the center of the courtyard surrounded by the historic wings of the palace. The internal lighting of the pyramid creates a dramatic contrast with the night sky, while a red vertical line marks the profile of the structure. The neoclassical facades of the Louvre, an ancient royal palace that became the world's most visited museum, are illuminated by golden lights that enhance its sculptural decorations. This fusion of ancient and modern represents one of Paris's most recognizable symbols.

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