The City of Paris
Paris is the capital of France and one of the most far-famed and
pleasant cities in the world. It is currently the most populated city
in France with a population of about 2,200,000 people. Paris is one of the leading
business and cultural hubs in the world and is regarded as a major global city in the world due to its influences in fields such as politics, entertainment, fashion, media, science and
art. In addition, Paris is also a major business district with a revenue of about US$731.3 billion in
2007 and accounting for more than a quarter of France’s gross domestic product(GDP). 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 best-known establishments mainly contributes to this
status.
Eiffel Tower
Maybe the first thought that comes to one’s mind when relating to Paris would be the
Eiffel tower. It is considered a global icon which
represents France and is among the most recognizable 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.
Furthermore, the Eiffel tower is the tallest building in Paris and the world’s most visited paid monument.
Thence, a visit to this historical landmark is a must to anyone who visits Paris.
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 notable and priceless pieces of arts and sculptures in the globe. 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…
In addition to the museums and the Eiffel tower, Paris also renowned for its collection of world
famous sites 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 famous 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 fabricated. In addition to that, there are many restaurants the visitors can enjoy throughout the year.
