Paris: “La ville plupart romantique du monde.” This city is recognized worldwide for having the Eiffel tower, the Musée du Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, and numerous other important places that were built hundreds of years ago and make this city one of the most visited cities in the world.
Paris is located in northern France and is considered one of the world’s major global cities. The earliest archaeological signs of permanent settlement in Paris date back around 4200 BC. The Eiffel tower, one of the most recognized places in Paris, was built between 1887 and 1889 by Gustave Eiffel. It was inaugurated as the entrance arch of the Exposition Universelle, a world fair that celebrated the one hundred year anniversary of the French revolution. The Eiffel tower was going to be demolished 20 years after it was inaugurated, but the city allowed the tower to remain after the expiration of the permit because it proved value for communication purposes. Today it is the most visited paid monument in the world; more than 200 million people have visited it. Paris has one of the world’s biggest museums, the Louvre Museum, which is the most visited art museum in the world and is considered a historic monument. Its artwork includes the Mona Lisa, which is Leonardo Da Vinci’s most famous painting. Paris is also known for its fashion industry. Every year there are different fashion events. An example is the Paris Fashion week. Attending this event are recognized designers like Marc Jacobs, Valentino and Stella McCartney to show their collections to the world.
Paris is the most romantic city in the world. It is full of diversity and I recommend it as a must go place.
Oh, I'd love to go to Paris! Its romantic atmosphere, beautiful architecture, and rich history have a certain allure that's hard to resist. I find your post really informative and interesting (especially the part about the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum). Have you ever traveled to France before? I’ve always wondered how I’d be received as an American tourist…all I have to go by are the stereotypes about France and its people, which obviously limits my understanding of them and their culture.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture, by the way! The Eiffel Tower is beautiful when lit up like that.
I have visited Paris myself, and aside from the French people, it was fantastic (a little English humour there!). Sadly, I did not go to the Louvre, which is my major regret. I just didn't have time. But it is a wonderful city, and I would love to go back sometime in the future.
ReplyDeleteThe Eiffel Tower is the thing most vividly imprinted on my mind, though. I was completely amazed by how enormous the four feet are, which considering the size of the thing is to be expected. Still, seeing the tower in pictures doesn't do it justice, especially when we are used to seeing tall steel towers in the US.