Louvre closes gallery over structural safety issues
The Louvre Museum shuts its Campana Gallery after an audit reveals structural weaknesses. This comes after a major theft and warnings about the building's condition. Discover the full story.
The Louvre Museum shuts its Campana Gallery after an audit reveals structural weaknesses. This comes after a major theft and warnings about the building's condition. Discover the full story.
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