Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Greenbelt: 1  University of Maryland-College Park (about 3 miles; College Park, MD; Full-time enrollment: 32,734). 2  University of Maryland-University College (about 4 miles; Adelphi, MD; FT enrollment: 25,040).
The Louvre, originally a royal palace but now the world's most famous museum, is a must-visit for anyone with a slight interest in art. Some of the museum's most celebrated works of art include the Mona Lisa and the Venus of Milo. The Louvre Museum is one of the largest and most important museums in the world. It is housed in the expansive Louvre Palace, situated in the 1st arrondissement, at the heart of Paris.
The Louvre pyramid. In 1983, the Louvre underwent a renovation plan known as the Grand Louvre. Part of the plan called for a new design for the main entrance. Architect I.M. Pei was awarded the project, and he designed an underground lobby and modern glass pyramid structure in the courtyard.n 1793, Louis XIV moved the royal residence to Versailles, and the Louvre became an art museum, exhibiting the royal collection and artifacts. Under Napoleonâs reign, acquisitions came from conquered lands and the museum was known as Musee MusÃ©e. napoleon