Louvre Reopens Without Jewels | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

The Louvre’s Apollo Gallery has reopened—no crown jewels this time, just a dramatic return to its 17th-century ceremonial roots. After a daring heist stole treasures worth 88 million euros in under eight minutes, the museum’s security has been overhauled with new cameras and anti-intrusion tech. Part of the broader Louvre New Renaissance project—costing up to 800 million euros—the renovation aims to modernize infrastructure, manage crowds, and even give the Mona Lisa her own space by 2031. It’s a bold pivot: honoring history while locking down the future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…