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Top 5 Attractions in Paris
Tour Eiffel ( Eiffel Tower)
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This is one of
the world's most recognizable monuments (and the most famous monuments in all
of Europe), and it is amazing to watched. Be sure to take the elevator to see
the city. Only this tourist attractions visited by 6.2 million visitors in
2002, according to the Paris Tourism Office statistics.
Tickets to the 1st and 2nd floors cost €15 for adults, and if you want to go right to the top floor, tickets cost €24.
Notre Dame de Paris (Notre Dame Cathedral)
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This famous cathedral is located on the Île de la Cité, an island in the River Seine that has been settled for over 2000 years, which eventually was built into the city of Paris as it is today. The church has a long history and several periods of construction dating back to 1163. It is a fine example of French Gothic architecture that was greatly damaged during the French Revolution in the late 18th century. It was restored to how it is today in the early 19th century and now is an incredibly beautiful place to visit, and one of the most famous cathedrals in the world.
As Notre Dame is a church, entry is free, however if you want to visit it’s towers (highly recommended) tickets cost €7.50.
Musée du Louvre (Louvre Museum)
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Probably the most important and well known museum in the world, the Louvre is a must see for art lovers and all visitors to Paris. A product of the French Revolution, it was established as a museum in 1793 and has since then built up an incredible collection of fine art from all over the world, including some of the world’s most important and ancient pieces, the most famous being Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.
Tickets to the main permanent collections cost €10, special temporary exhibitions cost €11 and a combined ticket costs €14. The museum is closed on Tuesdays.
Place de la Concorde
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Place de la
Concorde, where tourism is the largest square in Paris, built in 1755 in an
area of 86,400 meters. Characteristic of this place is a monument and
fountain. Formerly, the nobility was laughing while watching the execution of
criminals is open to opponents of the kingdom.
Post-Revolutionary
France, replace the faces of the bourgeoisie was a gloomy face execution. The
name of this resort itself changed several times. Starting from the "Place
Louis XV", "Place de la Révolution," and last "Place de la
Concorde" as a symbol of reconciliation.
Champs Elysée et Arc de Triomphe
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