Paris is the capital of France and one of the most better-known 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 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 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 far-famed establishments mainly contributes to this
status.

Eiffel Tower

Eiffel tower is the first thing which comes to anyone’s mind when they refer to Paris. Eiffel tower is the global icon which is situated in Paris where everyone around the globe knows. The
Eiffel tower was built in 1887 as the entrace arch for the 1889 world’s fair held in Paris. It was named after Gustave Eiffel who was the engineer of the construction project.
Moreover, the Eiffel tower is the tallest building in Paris and the world’s most visited paid monument.
Thence, a visit to this historical turning point 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 valuable and priceless pieces of arts and sculptures in the world. There are about 35,000 pieces of art and and 380,000 objects in total in
the museum. 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 also one of the main attractions of the city of Paris.

More about Paris

In addition to the museums and the Eiffel tower, Paris also renowned for its collection of world
far-famed 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. Almost all these buildings are famous for their unique architecture. If some one is looking forward to a different type of leasure, then they can simply go on a cruise down the Seine river.

It should be remembered that Paris is also offer more modern forms of entertainment locations 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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