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Institut du Monde Arabe vs Louvre Museum
Museum of the Arab World and Musee du Louvre are both rated very highly by writers. Overall, Musee du Louvre scores significantly higher than Museum of the Arab World. Musee du Louvre is ranked #1 in Paris with approval from 9 sources such as concierge.com, Let's Go and Frommer's.
Institut du Monde Arabe
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1 rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75236 Paris
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Fodor's
"This eye-catching metal-and-glass tower by architect Jean Nouvel cleverly uses metal diaphragms in the shape of square Arabic-style screens to work like a camera lens."
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Frommer's
"For insights into the way France has handled its relations with the Arab world, consider making a trek to this bastion of Arab intellect and aesthetics."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Arab World Institute in Paris’ Fifth Arrondissement serves to foster goodwill and cross-cultural communication between Europe and the Middle East."
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Time Out
"A clever blend of high-tech and Arab influences, this Seine-side grand projet was constructed between 1980 and 1987 to a design by Jean Nouvel."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The Institute, whose purpose is to make Arab civilisation more widely known, includes a museum, a library, a documentation centre and a sound and image area."
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Louvre Museum
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99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
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Concierge
"The world's most famous museum, originally a royal residence, usually elicits one of two strong reactions from those who've never been before—exhilaration or dread."
Frommer's
"The Louvre is the world's largest palace and museum, and it houses one of the greatest art collections ever."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Few art galleries are as prized or daunting as the Musée du Louvre, Paris’ pièce de résistance no first-time visitor to the city can resist."
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Fodor's
"The most recognized symbol of Paris is the Tour Eiffel, but the ultimate traveler's prize is the Louvre."
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Time Out
"The world's largest museum is also its most visited, with an incredible 8.8 million visitors in 2011."
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