Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Many thousands of tourists come to this city to see its sights. In this article, we will note the main attractions of Paris, and, we hope, will help you better navigate the city and competently make your own excursion program.
The main attraction of the city, oddly enough, many tourists call not the Eiffel Tower, but the Louvre. Today, the Louvre is the largest museum in Europe, which has a rich collection of paintings and sculptures. In the Middle Ages, the Louvre was the residence of French monarchs, and many halls still retain the spirit of medieval France.
Notre Dame Cathedral is a unique and beautiful Gothic cathedral located in the city center on one of the islands of the Seine River. The construction of the cathedral took more than a hundred years. In ancient times, all French monarchs were married in the cathedral, Notre Dame was also used as the tomb of kings and famous figures of that time.
The Eiffel Tower has become a kind of symbol of Paris and all of France. The tower was built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel, and was originally erected as a temporary structure. But at the end of the World’s Fair, for which it was being built, it was decided not to dismantle the structure, but to build elevators and use it as an observation deck for tourists and Parisians. Today, the Eiffel Tower is considered the most visited landmark in the world.
The Sorbonne University district is considered the heart of the city. Many Parisians claim that this quarter has preserved the ancient spirit of the city. The date of foundation of this oldest university in Europe is the distant year 1257. The Latin Quarter is adjacent to the university, and is considered one of the most beautiful and unique places in Paris. Many expressionist artists lived and worked here, Ernest Hemingway lived in one of the houses, who wrote a book here For whom the bell tolls. Today, the Latin Quarter is a small cozy bars and cafes that have preserved the serene spirit of France at the beginning of the last century.
