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Denon wing - Ground floor - Room B - Galerie Daru

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Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities
Roman Art

The Galerie Daru formed part of Napoleon III's "New Louvre" and was originally intended as a sculpture gallery for the annual Paris Salon. It now displays Greek and Roman antiquities, notably the celebrated Borghese Gladiator.

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La galerie Daru appartient aux bâtiments du Nouveau Louvre de Napoléon III et était destinée à l'origine à l'exposition des sculptures du Salon. Aujourd'hui dévolue aux antiquités grecques et romaines on peut notamment y admirer la statue d'un Guerrier combattant plus connue sous le nom de Gladiateur Borghèse.

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The Louvre is open every day (except Tuesday) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Night opening until 9:45 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays

Closed on the following holidays: January 1, May 1, December 25

Musée du Louvre, 75058 Paris - France

Métro: Palais-Royal Musée du Louvre (lines 1 and 7)

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