Eiffel Tower
Built by Gustave Eiffel to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution, it is presented at the Exposition Universally in Paris in 1889. At a height of 324 meters, it is one of the most visited monuments in the world with nearly 7 million visitors a year. The Eiffel Tower was inaugurated on March 31, 1889. Gustave Eiffel walked the 1,710 steps to the top of the Tower to place the tricolored French flag at its summit. At the time, the Tower was 312 meters high. The Eiffel tower history represents a part of national heritage. It’s as been the symbol of France and Paris for decades.
Louvre Museum
The Louvre is the most visited art museum in the world. Located in the heart of Paris, this historic building is a former royal palace, with an area of 210,000 square meters.The museum is housed in the Louvre, originally a fortress built in the late 12th century under Philip II. The remains of the fortress are visible in the basement of the museum.
The collection is divided into eight departments:
Egyptian antiquities, Oriental antiquities, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, Islamic Art, Sculptures of the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Modern Times, Objects of art, Paintings, Graphic arts.
Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe is perhaps the most iconic of all French monuments. Built between 1806 and 1836, it’s iconic in style and sculpture to the decoration popular at the first half of the nineteenth century and visitors can admire its delicate design and engravings. Instantly recognizable and deeply evocative of the military history of France, the Arc de Triomphe provides a glimpse into France’s social past as well as spectacular views across central Paris. The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806, however, he died before he got to see it completed (though his body was passed under it to reach its final resting place) The Roman Arch of Titus inspired Napoleon to construct his 19th century version in honor of his Grand Armee. A ceremony is held at the Crypt of the Unknown Soldier every 11th November on the anniversary of the armistice of 1918.