Paris is not only the main business centers of the world, but also cultural centers. As well as has contributions in education, entertainment, media, politics, fashion, science and arts. As a result, it becomes one of the world’s leading global cities. There are several attractions in Paris to visit. Therefore, you should not miss the following 10 places while traveling in Paris.
The Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in Paris. It is the most visited paying monument in the world. It is both a global sign of France and one of the most famous structures in the world. People from different areas come to see this unique building, which offers stunning views of Paris from its observation decks.
Arc de Triomph is one of the most recognizable monuments in Paris, along with the Eiffel Tower, which rises to more than 324 m. It is located on the right bank of the Seine River. It was built by Napoleon in 1806 after his victories in the war. This monument also has the memorable history at the time of World War II.
The Georges Pompidou Center is the largest art museum in Europe, and the IRCAM, a musical and acoustic research center. It has a collection of some 40,000 works along with 800 works on display at any given time. It was designed in the style of high-tech architecture. It has had more than 150 million visitors since 1977.
The Sacre-Coeur Basilica is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Paris, France. It is known as the highest point of the City. It was built as a tribute to the Franco-Prussian war of 1870. Here you can see the mosaics of the world and an impressive hill.
The Seine is famous as a romantic backdrop for photographs of Paris. It is a major slow flowing river and commercial waterway. Tourists can enjoy the magic and history of Paris by following the paths or floating on one of the iconic Bateaux Mouches.
Notre Dame was one of the first Gothic cathedrals. His sculptures and stained glass windows represent the strong influence of naturalism. You can climb the more than 300 stairs to the top of the South Tower for stunning views of the city and close-ups of the gargoyles.
Musee d’Orsay is a museum in Paris. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine, located in the old train station, the Gare d’Orsay. It mainly features French art dating from 1848 to 1915, including sculptures, paintings, furniture, and photography. So don’t miss this museum cafe, behind the huge clock in the train station.
The Louvre is officially called the Grand Louvre, in English the Louvre Museum or the Great Louvre, or simply the Louvre. It is one of the largest museums in the world, as well as the most visited museum in the world and a historical monument. It is a central landmark of Paris and is situated on the right bank of the Seine.
Jardins des Tuileries is a beautiful garden in the center of Paris that was established in 1664 based on a design by Andre Le Notre. It is the place for a walk, for the meeting of lovers and their offspring.
The Hôtel de Ville is the administration building of the city of Paris. It has been the location of the municipality of Paris since 1357. It has multiple functions, housing the local administration, the mayor of Paris and also serving as a venue for large receptions.