Paris: Center of Art

viernes, 5 de mayo de 2017

Paris: Center of Art

It is the city's most famous place for tourists, named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel.

France, declared a center of philosophy, arts, and science, is one of the most influential countries regarding tourism in the world. This country’s history is marked by the influence of Celtics and the constant fights with the Romans for territory back in the 6th century B.C.

Many of the icons and brilliant minds in areas like painting, architecture, science, literature, and philosophy are credited to the French, further proving the diversity and strength of their culture in the world.

The capital of France, Paris, is by far the best example and image of this country. As the most populous city, it’s one of the main centers of commerce, leading the economic activity of France. In the area of tourism, Paris has managed to stay healthy, and many visitors still visit the city looking for the many touristic places it offers. The Eiffel Tower, for example, remains as one of the most visited monuments in the world along with the Avenue des Champs-Élysées and Basilique du Sacré-Coeur.

This observation tower was built in 1887 by the engineer Gustave Eiffel (who also helped in the structural realization of the Statue of Liberty) and is the tallest structure in Paris. The tower consists of three levels: the first and second levels are exclusive for the restaurants, and the third level is the observation post.

Paris also holds the world’s largest museum: The Louvre, a historical monument located in the Louvre Palace. This museum was originally built as a fortress in the late 12th century, but due to the urban expansion of the city, the building changed its purpose and became a place to display the royal collection. After the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture and the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres occupied the building, it started to become the museum it is today. With approximately 38.000 objects in an exhibition from various periods of time, the Louvre is also the world’s most visited museum.

It doesn’t come as a surprise that Paris gets so much attention from tourists and so many visitors every year: the culture and historical monuments make it a place that almost every person would wish to visit. Cruise Planners – Jason Hantman knows the places tourists look for when cruising and traveling outside, contact them, and you’ll get a complete list of alternatives.