Paris
Paris is the
capital and largest
city in
France. Situated on the
River Seine,
Seine divides it into two parts. His name has been in
Paris about 212 years of local Celtic tribe Parisi.
Already in medieval
Paris is one of the major
French cities, after the opening of the
Sorbonne in the 12th century,
Paris became one of the first university towns and arts center. By the 14th century the city became one of the most important centers in
Europe.
In the 2006 Census the population of
Paris is just over two million people and the whole conurbation almost 12 million.
Banks of the
Seine are known for its numerous piers, green areas suitable for beach walks, with book sellers and historic bridges that connect northern and southern shores.
In
Paris there are headquarters of some international organizations including
UNESCO, the International Court of Arbitration and more. Here are some of the most famous landmarks, which attract over 40 million annual
tourists.
Over 150
museums can be visited in the city
Paris. One of them is the biggest
French national
museum - the
Louvre. Once the building was used for the royal
palace, and today is one of the most famous and popular museums in the world.
One of the most recognizable architectural landmarks in the world was the
Eiffel Tower, the world famous symbol of
Paris and
France.
Champs Elysees is perhaps the most
famous Parisian boulevard, the name which literally translates as Elysium, in Greek mythology who are the realm of the dead. Construction of the
Champs-
Elysees begins in the 17th century, was in the early part of the park with a lake, created to entertain kings and aristocracy. Today, the
Champs-
Elysees from
Concorde begins and ends at
Charles de
Gaulle Square.
At the heart of
Charles de
Gaulle Square, at the end of the
Champs-
Elysees is the
Arc de
Triomphe. The monument was erected in
Paris during the reign of
Napoleon Bonapard. Start of construction was launched in 1806 and graduated in 1836.
Hunchback of
Notre Dame is a Catholic
cathedral, built between 1163 and 1260 in the Gothic style. Located on the island of the
Cite, the
Seine River. Here on December 2, 1804 Napoleon I was crowned emperor.
Paris is also one of the world's fashion capitals, and one of the most
famous gastronomic
center and destination for romantic
travel.
