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Places of Interest in Paris

The Eiffel Tower

You couldn’t possibly visit Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower. Even if you do not want to visit this world-famous structure, you will see its top from all over Paris. The tower rises 300 metres tall; when it was completed at the end of the 19th century, it was twice as high as the Washington Monument, at that time the tallest structure in the world.

Montmartre

Above all, Montmartre located north of downtown Paris is known for its many artists who have been omnipresent since 1880. The name Montmartre is said to be derived from either Mount of Martyrs or from Mount of Mars. Until 1873, when the Sacré-Coeur was built on top of the hill, Montmartre was a small village, inhabited by a farming community. At present the Sacré-Coeur Basilica located on top of the Montmartre hill is one of Paris’s major tourist draws.

The Notre Dame

Not the largest cathedral of the world, the Notre Dame might be the most famous of all cathedrals. The gothic masterpiece is located on a small island in the heart of the city. The site of the Notre Dame is the cradle of Paris and has always been the religious centre of the city. The Celts had their sacred ground here, the Romans built a temple to worship Jupiter. A Christian basilica was built in the 6th century and the last religious structure before the Notre Dame construction started was a Romanesque church.

The Centre Pompidou

The Centre Pompidou is home to one of the world’s most important museums of modern art, but it also contains a very popular library, a bookshop, a movie theatre and a panoramic terrace. The Public Information Library or BPI boasts a collection of 450,000 books, 2,600 magazines and a large number of new media items.

The library occupies the first three floors of the building, while the museum’s permanent collection is located on floors 4 and 5. The first and top floors are used for large expositions. The museum has one of the important collections of modern art. Its more than 59,000 works cover a broad spectrum of the 20th-century arts. The 4th floor contains works from 1905 to 1965 and covers art movements such as fauvism, abstract art, surrealism and cubist art. Some of the featured artists include Matisse, Kandinsky, Miró and Picasso.

1. You are in Paris and see a tower rising 300 metres high. Even if you were not planning to visit it, its top is visible from many parts of the city. While it is famous for its height and structure, what draws tourists most is not only the architecture but also the view from the top.

Places of Interest in Paris

The Eiffel Tower

You couldn’t possibly visit Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower. Even if you do not want to visit this world-famous structure, you will see its top from all over Paris. The tower rises 300 metres tall; when it was completed at the end of the 19th century, it was twice as high as the Washington Monument, at that time the tallest structure in the world.

Montmartre

Above all, Montmartre located north of downtown Paris is known for its many artists who have been omnipresent since 1880. The name Montmartre is said to be derived from either Mount of Martyrs or from Mount of Mars. Until 1873, when the Sacré-Coeur was built on top of the hill, Montmartre was a small village, inhabited by a farming community. At present the Sacré-Coeur Basilica located on top of the Montmartre hill is one of Paris’s major tourist draws.

The Notre Dame

Not the largest cathedral of the world, the Notre Dame might be the most famous of all cathedrals. The gothic masterpiece is located on a small island in the heart of the city. The site of the Notre Dame is the cradle of Paris and has always been the religious centre of the city. The Celts had their sacred ground here, the Romans built a temple to worship Jupiter. A Christian basilica was built in the 6th century and the last religious structure before the Notre Dame construction started was a Romanesque church.

The Centre Pompidou

The Centre Pompidou is home to one of the world’s most important museums of modern art, but it also contains a very popular library, a bookshop, a movie theatre and a panoramic terrace. The Public Information Library or BPI boasts a collection of 450,000 books, 2,600 magazines and a large number of new media items.

The library occupies the first three floors of the building, while the museum’s permanent collection is located on floors 4 and 5. The first and top floors are used for large expositions. The museum has one of the important collections of modern art. Its more than 59,000 works cover a broad spectrum of the 20th-century arts. The 4th floor contains works from 1905 to 1965 and covers art movements such as fauvism, abstract art, surrealism and cubist art. Some of the featured artists include Matisse, Kandinsky, Miró and Picasso.

2. You walk north of downtown and notice a hill full of artists painting in open-air studios. You initially think it’s a small village, but as you look closer, you see a famous basilica crowning the hill. While the hill has been a home to farmers and painters alike, what makes it a major attraction today is the church on top.

Places of Interest in Paris

The Eiffel Tower

You couldn’t possibly visit Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower. Even if you do not want to visit this world-famous structure, you will see its top from all over Paris. The tower rises 300 metres tall; when it was completed at the end of the 19th century, it was twice as high as the Washington Monument, at that time the tallest structure in the world.

Montmartre

Above all, Montmartre located north of downtown Paris is known for its many artists who have been omnipresent since 1880. The name Montmartre is said to be derived from either Mount of Martyrs or from Mount of Mars. Until 1873, when the Sacré-Coeur was built on top of the hill, Montmartre was a small village, inhabited by a farming community. At present the Sacré-Coeur Basilica located on top of the Montmartre hill is one of Paris’s major tourist draws.

The Notre Dame

Not the largest cathedral of the world, the Notre Dame might be the most famous of all cathedrals. The gothic masterpiece is located on a small island in the heart of the city. The site of the Notre Dame is the cradle of Paris and has always been the religious centre of the city. The Celts had their sacred ground here, the Romans built a temple to worship Jupiter. A Christian basilica was built in the 6th century and the last religious structure before the Notre Dame construction started was a Romanesque church.

The Centre Pompidou

The Centre Pompidou is home to one of the world’s most important museums of modern art, but it also contains a very popular library, a bookshop, a movie theatre and a panoramic terrace. The Public Information Library or BPI boasts a collection of 450,000 books, 2,600 magazines and a large number of new media items.

The library occupies the first three floors of the building, while the museum’s permanent collection is located on floors 4 and 5. The first and top floors are used for large expositions. The museum has one of the important collections of modern art. Its more than 59,000 works cover a broad spectrum of the 20th-century arts. The 4th floor contains works from 1905 to 1965 and covers art movements such as fauvism, abstract art, surrealism and cubist art. Some of the featured artists include Matisse, Kandinsky, Miró and Picasso.

3. You are exploring the heart of Paris and find a grand gothic cathedral on a small island. You could be distracted by the architecture or by the fact it is not the largest cathedral in the world, but what makes it truly famous is its central location and historical importance through centuries.