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Arab World Institute

Arab World Institute

Source: Wikidata · Last verified 2026-07-17

This is a museum located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, France.

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Walking along an old street in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, a glass facade seems to float above the hill and catches the eye. The geometric pattern wrapping the building's exterior moves quietly in step with the sun, softly filtering the light that enters within. This building is a space that reinterprets traditional Arab architecture through modern technology, creating a scene where time and light exist in harmony. Stepping inside, a space unfolds where the sophistication of Islamic art harmonizes with the modernity of Paris. Walking through the exhibition halls, one slowly senses the depth of Arab culture and science, feeling as though sight and spirit are flowing together at once.

Place Mohammed V, Quartier Saint-Victor, 5th Arrondissement, Paris, Île-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75005, France

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