The city of Paris is currently busy with the Olympic Games, this city is considered a dream destination for tourists. According to Wikipedia, it is one of the top 5 visited cities in the world, where about 15,500,000 tourists came in the year 2023. Let us know which are the top-5 tourist spots to visit in the capital of France.
A trip to Paris is not complete without seeing the iconic Eiffel Tower. Designed by Gustave Eiffel and commissioned in 1889, this iron lattice tower is 324 meters high and presents a breathtaking view of the city. Visitors here can choose to take the elevator or climb the stairs to the observation decks on the first, second and top floors. The Eiffel Tower looks especially beautiful at night when it is lit up with thousands of lights.
The Louvre Museum is the world's largest art museum, it is a cultural heritage. It was earlier used as a royal palace. This museum houses the world's most famous painting 'Monalisa', which was created by Leonardo da Vinci.
Notre-Dame Cathedral is a great example of French Gothic architecture, it was built in the 12th century, its rose windows and tower-shaped sapphires add to its beauty, in the year 2019 there was a huge fire in this church, despite this it still attracts tourists.
The Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur, located on the top of the hill of Montmartre, is a magnificent white-domed church that offers a breathtaking view of Paris. Tourists coming here can roam on the cobblestone street.
The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most iconic attractions in Paris. It was built by Napoleon in 1806 to honor his army's victory across Europe, although he was exiled and died 30 years later before it was completed. Its architecture is very similar to India's India Gate.
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