Paris is world most romantic and gorgeous city on the globe is also known for its popular, towers, churches, palaces, avenues etc.

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Started in 12th century and carried on construction for the next 200 years,
Norte – Dame Cathedral is an ancient Roman Catholic Marian Cathedral
that played a vital role in religious life in Paris. It is one of the main Paris
attractions. It is also one of the first Gothic cathedrals in Europe. There are
five bells and “Emmanuel” is the biggest among them and is tolled to mark
the hours of the day and for various occasions and services.

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The Arc de Triomphe or simply The Arch of Triumph has always remained a
historical attraction and holds second position in the list of top 10 places to visit in
Paris. In 1806, Napoleon built it to celebrate his military successes but
construction stopped when he was defeated in the Battle of Waterloo. Later King
Louis Philippe finished it and dedicated it to the French army. Beneath its vault lies
the Tomb of an unknown soldier from World War I and also the Arch is inscribed
with names of all French victories and generals on its inner and outer surface. The
monument stands 50 meters in height, 45 m wide and 22 m deep and the design
was inspired from the Roman Arch of Titus.

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Nick named as La dame de fer (the iron lady), the Eiffel Tower is located on
the Champ de Mars in Paris. The tower was named after its designer
engineer who built it as a temporary exhibition to the 1889 world’s fair. It is
one of the best places to visit in Paris. Apart from being an engineered
marvel it has also become a global cultural icon of France. It is the tallest
tower in Paris and around 7.1 million people visits it annually. The tower is
divided into three levels with a glass elevator till the top.

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The most beautiful avenue in the world, Les Champs Elysees is full with
cinemas, cafes, luxury specialty shops and clipped horse-chestnut trees.
The lower part surrounded with greenery and buildings such as the Theatre
Marigny and the Grand Palais it is a great centre of tourist places in Paris
and one among the leading historical monuments in Paris. Every year on
Bastille Day, the largest military parade in Europe passes through it
reviewed by the President of the Republic.

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With a surface of 84.000 square meters, the Concorde Square is the most
beautiful historical place in France Capital. Designed in 1755 by Ange
Jacques Gabriel as a moat-skirted octagon, the place is beautified with
statues. It is in this place that the Treaty of Friendships and Exchanges was
signed on February 6, 1778 between King, Louis XVI and the 13 States
Independents of America.

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Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris or the Sacred Heart has been placed in
sixth position among the best places to visit in Paris and is the most famous
religious centres. It is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre and
was planned by Paul Abadie in 1875 to 1914. The basilica complex
comprises a garden for meditation, with a spout. The top of the dome is
open to sightseers and affords a stunning panoramic sight of the city of
Paris, which is mostly to the south of the basilica.

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The only existing building of the Capetian Royal Palace in the heart of Paris
is none other than Sainte Chapelle. Including the Crown of Thorns, one of
the most significant leftovers from medieval Christendom, it was custom-
built by King Louis IX of France to house his gatherings of Passion Relics.
One of the highest accomplishments from the era of Gothic Architecture, it
was constructed sometime after 1239.

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Officially popular as L’Hôtel national des Invalides (The National Residence
of the Invalids), The Invalides was erected in between 1671 to 1676 by King
Louis XIV for wounded homeless soldiers of its different wars. One of the
most prestigious historical places in Paris with site of Napoleon’s remains,
nowadays it also houses three museums – Army museum, “Plans-Reliefs”
museum and Liberation Order museum.

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Masterwork from the theater architecture of the 19th century, the Palais
Garnier, built by Charles Garnier and inaugurated in 1875 is the thirteenth
opera house to be found in Paris. It is decorated with very intricate
multicolored marble friezes, columns, and prolific statuary, many of which
portray deities of Greek Mythology. The building became so inspirational
and popular that several buildings in Poland have been constructed on its
basis making it the one of the best tourist places in Paris.

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It is one of the best places to visit in Paris, located on the west side of the Ile
de la Cite, the Conciergerie began its life as a royal palace and then a penal
institution. It played a dark role in the French Revolution where hundreds of
captives were executed. It was partly constructed in the thirteenth century
and partly in contemporary time it is ten or twelve feet below the level of the
adjacent streets.
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