Paris; the Beauty of Europe
Posted on 12 Dec 2009 | Tagged as: History, Lots Of Travel Resources
Paris is the capital of France and one of the most far-famed and
pleasant cities in the world. It is the most populated city in the France with the population of 2,200,000 people. Paris is also considered one of the main cultural and business hubs and Paris is considered as one of the global cities of the Europe. Paris has
a lot of influence in politics, fashion, media, art, and entertainment. In addition to that, Paris is one of the main contributors to the GDP of
France and it is more than 25% at the moment. Nearly 45 million tourists, of whom 60% are foreign, visit Paris every year making it one of the most popular tourist destinations of
the world. The fact that Paris is home to many iconic landmarks and world renowned establishments mainly contributes to this
status.
Eiffel Tower
Possibly the first thought that comes to one’s mind when referring to Paris would be the
Eiffel tower. It is conceived a global icon which
acts France and is among the most distinctive structures in the world. The Eiffel tower is a lattice tower made from iron and was
constructed in 1887 as the entrance arch for the 1889 world’s fair. Gustave Eiffel is the one who engineered the
tower and the tower was named after him. In addition to that, Eiffel tower is the most visited paid monument in the world and it is the
biggest building in Paris. Anyone who will visit Paris will go to visit this wonderful monument.
The Louvre
The Louvre, the largest museum in France and the world’s most visited museum, is also a must see for a tourist. This museum
alone houses some of the most rich and priceless pieces of arts and sculptures in the universe. According to the museum, it displays more than 380,000 objects and 35,000 pieces of art. There are many master pieces among the art collection of Louvre and some of them are namely Mona Lisa, Madona of the Rocks, and Dying Slave. In addition to the European arts and culture symbols, Louvre also houses many other arts such as
Egyptian, Greek and Roman, and Islamic. This museum is much better-known because of its vast collection of masterpieces from impressionist painters
including Monet, Degas and Renoir.
More about Paris
Apart from the mentioned
attractions of the city of Paris there are many other places such as Palace of Versailles (former palace of French kings), Château Villette, Notre Dame de Paris
(Cathedral of Notre Dame) which is 12th century Gothic cathedral and the Saint Dennis Basilica which is also a Gothic cathedral where the French monarchs were buried. Many of these
buildings, particularly the Saint Dennis Basilica are world far-famed for their architecture. Moreover, one could enjoy a cruise down the scenic Seine river while enjoying the stone bridges and monuments that exist around the river.
It should be commemorated that Paris is also offer more modern forms of entertainment placements such as
the Disneyland Paris, many modern restaurants and night entertainment venues. Therefore, Paris could be considered an ideal tourist destination that offers both traditional and
modern forms of entertainment to anyone who visits there.
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