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This "Institute of the Arab World" was built in the 1980s and was inaugurated on November 30, 1987 by the President of the French Republic, François Mitterrand. The institute is intended as a "cultural bridge" between France and twenty-two Arab countries.
From the top (ninth) floor there is a fine view of the River Seine and Notre Dame Cathedral. On the same floor there is an Arab restaurant of the more expensive sort.
Three floors of the institute are devoted to a museum of Arabic civilization and art. By Parisian standards this is a small and quite conventional museum, but interesting enough provided you have an adequate reading knowledge of French, because the labels and text panels are only in French and not in any other language, not even in Arabic.
Second photo: The Institut du Monde Arabe from the outside, viewed from Place Mohammed-V. Leave a Comment Phone: 01 40 51 38 38Directions: 48°50'56.51" North; 2°21'24.92" East Métro: Jussieu, Cardinal-Lemoine, Sully-MorlandWebsite: http://www.imarabe.org/
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Paris is famous because of its historical buildings and architecture, but Paris is also a multicultural and divers city with striking modern architecture. In Paris I eat Lebanese, go to the African markets or visit the teahouse at the mosque of Paris.
One of the most unique modern buildings in the heart of Paris, just south east of the Notre Dame, is the 'Institut du Monde Arabe'. In fact you have a splendid view at the Ile de la Cité and the Notre Dame from its rooftop.
The institut du Monde Arabe is built in the 80s in a cooperation between France and 19 Arab States with the aim to increase the cultural exchange between France and the Arab world. Leave a Comment Phone: 01 40513838Directions: Metro: line 7 Jussieu or line 10 Cardinal-Lemoine
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It is possible to visit the Institut du Monde Arabe. Look at the playing of the light through the metal screens. At one hand it looks really high-tech, but at the other hand it gives also the same play of light, I saw in Islamic buildings in Arab countries.
Inside you can also find a studycentre, a library, a bookshop and a museum. The museum is at the 7th floor. The exhibitions in the museum show the Arab history of civilisation from the 9th century. At my first visit there was an interesting exhibition about Yemen.
Opening hours: 1pm-6pm
Closed at mondays. Leave a Comment Phone: 01 40513838Directions: Metro: line 7 Jussieu or line 10 Cardinal- Lemoine
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When you visit the Institut du Monde Arabe it's interesting to have a close look at the metal screens of the south wall from the inside.
If you are lucky and have enough patience, you can see the moving of the screens like a diaphragm, at the moment the outside light changes. Especially at days, when the sun disappears behind the clouds and comes back, you are sure to notice it.
Don't forget to go upstairs to the cafetaria at the 9th floor. From here you have splendid views at the Seine and the Ile de la Cité with the Notre Dame. Leave a Comment Phone: 01 40513838Directions: At the southbank of the Seine opposite the Ile St Louis. Metro: line 7 Jussieu or line 10 Cardinal- Lemoine
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The most striking part of the Institut du Monde Arabe is its south wall. This wall has 1600 metal screens, which react at the sunlight like the diaphragms of a camera to regulate the amount of light.
The building is designed by Jean Nouvel. The design of the metal screens is based on the wooden wire fences of the Islamic architecture. It's very inspiring to see how this traditional form of architecture is transfomed into a modern outfit. Leave a Comment Phone: 01 40513838Directions: Metro: line 7 Jussieu or line 10 Cardinal-Lemoine
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Did you see what I see ? No dont worry I dont " see dead people " . hahaha ...I am talking about the windows on the Du Monde Arabique building. Its so cool .Idol and sculptures of humans and naimals are not allowed in Islam, this building shows a splendid display of geometric design which is equally magnificient,
Interesting building
When I took a closer look at the interesting design of the geometric design that wrapped the whole building , I notice that " these patterns can actually move (The hole can can actually open and shut by means of some electronical device )...it would be cool to see the display but we didnt have luck that time ....
A view of Paris
Visiting this place has got two benefits , on is to see the beautiful and creative building and second is to admire the view of Paris for free ...just go up to the highest floor and enjoy Paris ..there is even a cafe there ! Leave a Comment
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'Institut du mode Arabe' is a remarkable building designed by 'jean nouvel'. One of the walls is made of 1600 irises who filter the light. They open and close just like in the intro of the James Bond movies. ;-)
Walk around the building...discover for yourself... Leave a Comment Directions: Just a few minutes walk awy from Ile de la citéOther Contact: metro jussieu , cardinal-lemoine
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This cultural center opened in 1980.France and 20 Arabic countries worked together so that the western world could laern more about the Islamic world.It was designed by Jean Nouvel who combined modern materials with tradional Arabic architecture. Leave a Comment Phone: 0140513838Directions: Metro:Jussieu,Cardinal-LemoineWebsite: www.imarabe.org/
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At the Southern bank of the Seine, east of the Latin Quarter, you will find the big building belonging to the Institut du Monde Arabe (institute of the Arab World). This institute was founded in 1974, to create an information source about 19 Arab countries and France. The building that now houses the institute was officially opened in 1987.
The building is very modern. It is made of steel and glass, but still looks very arabic. The southern facade of the buidling is the most special of all. Here there are 240 identical panels that react on sunlight. The diafragma's that are included in the panels can open and close depending on the amount of sunlight. The brighter it gets, the further the diafragma's close. Every hour this is adapted again. The panels are bases on old arabic shapes; traditional wooden panels called "moucharabiens".
Inside the buidling there is a museum about the Arab World, but there also are two cafe's, a restaurant and a cinema, a library and a language institute.
Outside there is another building where you can have a drink and buy souvenirs. Leave a Comment
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I was reading a book about architecture when I came across this buiding! Strangely shaped, strangely built, strangely named... So I went out there to check it out & in the end it was exactly what I thought it would be - another piece of art!
The windows are completely mechanical & they open or close based on the amount of light necessary for the exhibited item! Pretty crazy! :) Leave a Comment
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