Room Galerie Daru

Denon wing - Ground floor - Room 406 - Galerie Daru

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.

Practical information

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Opening hours:
The Louvre is open every day (except Tuesdays) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closed on:
January 1, May 1, and December 25

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