LOUVRE

PARIS, FRANCE

The former President François Mitterand wanted it, so the Chinese-American architect Ieoh Ming Pei made it.

Opened on the 30th March 1989, the Louvre Pyramid marked a turning point in the history of the Louvre Museum, which occupies the former royal palace. 

The structure is made of metal, as well as 603 diamonds and 70 triangles of plastic glass, and is located in the heart of the court of Napoléon. 

It has become an unmissable monument of Parisian architecture, in front of which visitors like to have their photo taken.

--parisinfo.com

STREET ART, SANTA TERESA, RIO DE JANERIO

BRAZIL ICON PELE GETTING A HUG FROM THE MONA LISA

Santa Teresa is the name of a neighborhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

It is located on top of the Santa Teresa hill, by the centre of Rio, and is famous for its winding, narrow streets which are a favourite spot for artists and tourists.

The neighborhood originated around the Santa Teresa Convent, built in the 1750s on the Desterro hill.

At the end of the 19th and early 20th century it was an upper class borough, as testified by its magnificent mansions, many of which are still standing.

Santa Teresa ceased being an upper-class neighbourhood long ago, but it has been revived as an artistic hotspot.

It is home to several artists and art studios and galleries.

The offer of restaurants and bars is also varied.

--Courtesy (UK spelling version) Wikipedia