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What are the landmarks in Paris? Recommended attractions to Paris

Nowadays, many people like to travel abroad. In recent years, in addition to going abroad, tourism has become more and more convenient. At this time, many people will choose to go to France, the world's recognized romantic country. So, if you go to Paris, what landmark buildings can you go to to to punch in?

1. Eiffel Tower

It is a hollowed out structure tower built in 1889 in Paris, France. It is 300 meters high, the antenna is 24 meters high, and the total height is 324 meters. The Eiffel Tower is named after the bridge engineer Gustav Eiffel who designed it. The design of the tower is novel and unique. It is a technical masterpiece in the history of World Architecture, so it has become an important scenic spot and prominent symbol of France and Paris. The Eiffel Tower is one of the symbols of Paris, which is called "Iron Lady" by French. With the Empire State Building in New York and the TV Tower in Tokyo, it is known as the three famous buildings in the West.

2. Lafayette Castle

The castle was one of the top ten aristocratic castles in France at that time. The building was founded in 1624-1646. The main style of the building is Baroque. Among many Baroque architectural styles, the castle has become a typical representative of this style. It also has an unshakable position in French architectural design.

3. Paris Opera House

The building was built in 1671. It is the first Royal Opera House in France. It has been established for 100 years. The opera house can be said to be the most luxurious opera house in the world. The area of the stage is the largest in the world, and the architectural design inside is also splendid. The design of zenith is the painting of "the flower of dream". Every place is beautiful and shocking.

4. Elysee Palace

The building is the official residence of the French president and one of the important buildings in France. In 1804, Napoleon declared himself Emperor and carried out a large-scale renovation of the building. The name of the building was formerly called the palace of Dafoe and later changed to the Elysee Palace.

5. Triumphal arch

Arc de Triomphe, a famous building in Paris. Located in the west of the city & middot; de Gaulle square. In memory of Napoleon's defeat of the Russian and Austrian forces in the battle of Austerlitz, it was built in 1806 and completed in 1836. It is 49.54 m high, 44.82 m wide and 22.21 m thick. The central arch is 14.6 meters wide. There are giant statues on the outer wall, the most famous of which is the relief of "March" carved on the right stone pillar. On the inside of the door were inscribed the names of 386 generals who had followed Napoleon. Under the door there is a tomb of unknown soldiers and a 'long bright torch' to commemorate it. The 12 boulevards radiate from the square, making the Arc de Triomphe more magnificent.

6. Notre Dame de Paris

Notre Dame de Paris, French Catholic cathedral. Located at the eastern end of the Seine island in Paris, it was built in 1163 and completed in 1320. The church is famous for its Gothic architectural style, carving and painting art of altars, cloisters, doors and windows, as well as a large number of art treasures from the 13th to 17th centuries. Although it is a religious building, it reflects the wisdom of the French people and reflects people's pursuit and yearning for a better life.

7. Louvre

The Louvre is one of the oldest, largest and most famous museums in the world. Located in the North Bank of the Seine River in the center of Paris, France, it was built in 1204. After more than 700 years of expansion and renovation, it has reached today's scale. The Louvre covers an area of about 45 hectares (including lawn) and 4.8 hectares of buildings. The total length is 680 meters. Its whole building is in the shape of "U", which is divided into two parts: the old one was built in Louis XIV period, and the new one was built in Napoleon's time. The pyramid shaped glass entrance in front of the palace was designed by the Chinese architect I.M. Pei. At the same time, the Louvre is also the oldest palace in French history.