Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Unique, futuristic building
- Crazy design with the building's structural elements on the outside
Time required: 30 minutes
Phone: +33 1 44 78 12 33
Web site: http://www.centrepompido...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Daily: | 11am - 9pm |
| Tuesday: | Closed |
| May 1: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 12 € |
| Reduced: | 9 € |
| Under 18: | Free |
| Disabled: | Free |
| First Sunday of each month : | Free |
Public transport:
- Metro Line 11: Rambuteau station
Address: Place Georges Pompidou, Paris
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Photo: fmpgoh
Things you need to know:
- The Pompidou Center is a culture and leisure center opened in 1977
- It houses the Modern Art Musuem (Musée National d'Art Moderne), Europe's largest of its kind
- The center was designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers in high-tech architecture style
- It became famous for its unique architectural approach of having its structural elements on the outside
- It is named after Georges Pompidou, 2nd president of the 5th French Republic (1969-74), who decided its creation
- One fo the most popular features of the building is the colorful, snake-like escalator
- The colorful Stravinsky Fountain was inspired by the composer's ballet The Firebird (1910): the bird spins and sprays water
What to do there:
- Admire the unique design of the impressive modern building
- Walk to the colorful Stravinsky Fountain on the right side of the building
- Head back to Pompidou Center and take the outside escalator up to the top level for a fantastic view of Paris
Tips & Insights:
- The entrance to the Modern Art Museum is on the fourth floor and to the cinema is on the first floor. Large signs usually indicate the whereabouts of temporary exhibitions
