Famously called the city of love, Paris is
the capital of France. The city is not only adored for its vast romantic tourist
attractions. Below are three top tourist attractions in Paris that show a different
side to the city of love.
Eiffel
Tower
At 1,040 feet high, the Eiffel Tower is at
the heart of Paris with a breathe taking panoramic views of the city.
If you are brave enough, you can walk all
the way to the top and look down at the city below.
Before you venture to the top, get
acquainted with the tower’s history as told by posters, photos, illustrations,
films and interactive displays on the first floor and in the staircase.
The
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum is one of the largest and
most historic museums in the world. With over 500 classic paintings and modern
masterpieces, the museum takes you the history of France and into the minds of
kings and revolutionaries.
The museum was opened on 10 August 1793 and
has been extended and renovated over a dozen times since. The structure was
originally built as a fortress to protect Parisians from raids during the
invasion of the city. It was then reconstructed to serve as a royal palace
during the 16th century. It then became a museum in the 17th
century.
Arc
de Triomphe
This historic site was built in 1806 and
commemorates Napoleon, the French Emperor’s victory. It is one of the most
popular tourist attractions in Paris, and is engraved with the names of the
generals that led the French troops during Napoleon’s regime. The construction
of Arc was completed in 1863, years after Napoleon’s death in 1821.
Koketso Dlongolo
@Kokid8
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