The Arc de Triomphe de l’Etoile in Paris is the world’s greatest triumphal arch. It provides he backdrop for a remarkable urban ensemble in Paris. The structure overcomes the hill of Chaillot at the middle of a star-shaped configuration of 12 radiating avenues. In 1806, Napoleon visualized of a triumphal arch prototyped after those ancient Rome and offered to the glory of his imperial armies. Continue reading “The Great Arc de Triomphe de l’Etoile in Paris”
Category: Paris Sights
Gives information on the famous and breath-taking tourist sights in the city.
Neoclassical Pantheon in Paris
The Pantheon in Paris is a structure in the Latin Quarter of Paris, France. In Greek, Pantheon means “Every God”. Originally, the structure was built as a church in commemoration to St. Genevieve but undergone many variations which merges liturgical functions with its role as a well-known burial place. Pantheon in Paris was an early model of Neoclassicism and is located in the 5th arrondissement on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève.
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The Renowned Notre Dame de Paris
Notre Dame de Paris (also known as Notre Dame Cathedral), is a Gothic, Roman Catholic cathedral on the eastern side of the Île de la Cité. It is located in the fourth arrondissement of Paris, France. Notre Dame de Paris is extensively one of the premium examples of French Gothic architecture in France and even in Europe. “Notre Dame” means “Our Lady” in French, and is commonly used in the names of Catholic Church establishments in Francophone countries.
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The Eiffel Tower in Paris
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is the global icon of France and one of the most identifiable structures in the whole world. The Eiffel tower stands as the tallest construction in the city of Paris and the most visited paid monument ever known. Millions of people visit Paris annually just to have a glimpse of the tower.
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