Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Paris, France


Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower (La Tour Eiffel) is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. Erected in 1889 as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair, it has become both a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. However, when you arrive at the top of Eiffel Tower, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Paris.



Champs Elysees Ave & Triumphal Arch

Champs Elysees Ave (Avenue des Champs Elysees) across the 8th district of Paris, a total length of 1910 meters, was from the southeast to northwest direction. This avenue began in the Place de la Concorde and ending at the Triumphal Arch. Champs Elysees Ave is divided into east and west by Rond-point des Champs Elysees. The eastern part is boulevard about 700 meters long. Besides, western avenue about 1200 meters that is a commercial district, there are collecting a lot of global famous brands.



Triumphal Arch (The Arc de Triomphe) is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. Triumphal Arch honours those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I.



Louvre Museum
The Louvre Museum (The Musée du Louvre) is one of the world's largest museums, and a historic monument. A central landmark of Paris, France, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the 1st arrondissement (district). As of 2008, the collection is divided among eight curatorial departments: Egyptian Antiquities; Near Eastern Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities; Islamic Art; Sculpture; Decorative Arts; Paintings; Prints and Drawings. There are some very famous collection: "Venus" statue, the "Mona Lisa" painting "Goddess of Victory" stone. However, the Louvre is the oldest palace in France.



By: Devon

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