Paris; the Beauty of Europe
Paris is the capital of France and one of the most better-known and
lovely cities in the world. It is currently the most populous city
in France with a population of about 2,200,000 people. Paris is also considered one of the main cultural and business hubs and Paris is seen as one of the global cities of the Europe. Paris has
a lot of influence in politics, fashion, media, art, and entertainment. In summation 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 noted establishments mainly contributes to this
status.
Eiffel Tower
Possibly the first thought that comes to one’s mind when relating 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. It was named after Gustave Eiffel who was the engineer of the construction project.
Moreover, the Eiffel tower is the greatest building in Paris and the world’s most visited paid monument.
Consequently, a visit to this historical landmark is a must to anyone who visits Paris.
The Louvre
Same as the Eiffel tower, the Louvre is
one of the most primary landmarks in Paris and it is the most visited museum of France. This museum protects a number of priceless pieces done by many
artists in the world. According to the museum, it displays more than 380,000 objects and 35,000 pieces of art. Among its most prized ownerships include the paintings, Mona Lisa and Madona of the rocks by Italian artist Leonardo Da Vinci and sculptures such as the
Dying slave by Michelangelo. In
addition, the Louvre also houses a collection of Egyptian, Greek and Roman, and Islamic art. Along with the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay is also a popular museum although it
mainly contains French art in the form of paintings, sculptures and photographs. This museum is much far-famed because of its vast collection of masterpieces from impressionist painters
including Monet, Degas and Renoir.
And More…
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 best-known 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.
Although Paris is renown for traditional entertainment, Paris is also a place where the modern entertainment is invented. In addition to that, there are many restaurants the visitors can enjoy throughout the year.
