Louvre Inverted Pyramid, Paris

The Louvre Inverted Pyramid is a striking piece of modern architecture set against the historical backdrop of the world-renowned Louvre Museum in Paris, France. This glass pyramid, designed by the architect I. M. Pei, serves as a skylight for the underground lobby of the museum.

Completed in 1993, the Inverted Pyramid is a smaller counterpart to the larger, more famous Louvre Pyramid that serves as the main entrance to the museum. The Inverted Pyramid is located in the Carrousel du Louvre, an underground shopping mall that leads to the museum's entrance. The structure is known for its dramatic effect, appearing as a sharp and shining upside-down pyramid suspended in mid-air, pointing down to a small stone pyramid below, creating a play of form and design.

The Inverted Pyramid has become a popular tourist attraction in its own right. Visitors to the Louvre often stop to take photos of its unique design, which provides a contemporary contrast to the classic French Renaissance architecture of the museum. The site also gained additional fame after being featured in the best-selling novel and subsequent movie "The Da Vinci Code," which sparked rumors and myths about hidden meanings and secrets related to the pyramid.