Attractions in Paris
Beautiful Paris
Paris is located in the northern France on the river Seine. Paris is the capital of France. It has an estimated population of 2,167,897 within its administrative limits as of January 2006. The urban area of Paris which stretches well beyond the administrative limits has a population of 9.9 million people.
Paris is ranked as a major global city and one of the world’s leading business and cultural center. It also has influence in the field of education, entertainment, media, science and arts. Paris has about 30 million tourists visiting each year and is one of the famous tourist destinations in the world.
Famous Tourist Places in Paris:
In Paris all the places will seem like a tourist spot. Many visitors here are awed by the city’s beauty and its history. Some of the famous tourist spots in Paris are Eiffel Tower, The National Library of France, Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, Père Lachaise Cemetery and much more.
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is one of the tallest structures and is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. This tower stands as a best known and famous landmark of Europe. This tower was built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel. It stands 300 meter above the ground and is twice as high as the Washington monument. No one who visits Paris will miss this one.
National Library of France
The National Library of France was built in 1996 to replace the old building. This library houses the France’s literary world. The new building is famous for its unique structure. The construction of this building was originally proposed by Francois Mitterrand, who was the then president in 1980. You can spend some time here to explore the uniqueness of the building.
Louvre Museum
The Louvre Museum is considered to be the world’s most famous museum for arts. This museum was established in the year 1793. It has the famous painting of “Mona Lisa” of Leonardo Da Vinci. This museum also houses the famous collections of painting, sculpture and other objects of the pre 20th century. It has its collections from the birth of ancient and great civilizations. In 2002 the number of visitors to this museum was 5.7 million and even now, it is one of the most visited museums in Europe.
Notre Dame Cathedral
The Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Europe. Visitors to this place are awed by the Notre Dame Cathedral’s dramatic towers, strained glass and statuary. It took almost 100 years of hard labor to complete. You can catch the spectacular view of the Paris by climbing on to the top of the north tower. This place is one of the top attractions in Paris.
