Eiffel Tower - The Eiffel Tower was constructed by French engineer Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Universal Exhibition in Paris. This remarkable engineering achievement was completed in just over two years. Standing at 324 meters tall, the metal structure weighs 7,300 tonnes. Initially, Parisians were shocked by its metallic appearance and height. It was originally intended to last 20 years. In 1903, a radio antenna was added to the top, which saved the tower from demolition. Today, it is the iconic symbol of Paris.

Cathedrale de la Sainte-Trinite - The new Russian Orthodox church, known as the Holy Trinity Cathedral, includes a bilingual Franco-Russian school, a parish house, and a cultural center.

The American Church in Paris - The American Church in Paris, with its green clock tower, was the first American church built outside the US in 1931. The stained-glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany are listed as a historic monument.

Dome des Invalides - The Hotel des Invalides was commissioned by Louis XIV as a military hospital for wounded soldiers and officers. Today, the royal chapel houses the tomb of France’s first Emperor, Napoleon I.

Pont Alexandre III - Pont Alexandre III was constructed for the 1900 Universal Exhibition to celebrate the Franco-Russian Alliance. Its central feature is the Paris coat of arms covered in gold leaf, along with two nymphs symbolizing the river Seine. On the opposite side, you’ll find the arms of Saint Petersburg and two nymphs representing the river Neva.

Pont de la Concorde - Pont de la Concorde was built using stones from the former Bastille prison, which was famously stormed during the French Revolution in 1789. It leads to the Palais Bourbon on the right, the seat of the National Assembly, and to the left, the Place de la Concorde.

Hotel de Salm - The green dome of the Hotel de Salm, which became the Légion d’honneur Palace under Napoleon I, is a notable feature. The Légion d’honneur is the highest French honor.

Musee d’Orsay - The former Orsay railway station, built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris, once had a railway line leading to the southwest of France. It was transformed into a museum in the 1980s to house 19th-century art, including works by renowned Impressionists and Post-Impressionists such as Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet, and Vincent Van Gogh.

Pont-Neuf - Despite its name, the Pont Neuf, or New Bridge, is the oldest bridge in Paris. It was the first Parisian bridge built in stone with pavements instead of houses lining it. It features 381 individually decorated stone masks.

Pont Saint-Michel - Pont Saint-Michel was built at the request of Napoleon III, hence the two imperial Ns on its pillars. To the right, it leads to the Latin Quarter, named because students at the University of Paris spoke Latin until the 19th century.

Ile de la Cite / Ile Saint-Louis - Ile de la Cité, considered the birthplace of Paris, is one of the two natural islands in the city. The Parisii tribe first settled here 300 years before the Common Era, calling the island Lutetia.

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris - Paris’s Gothic masterpiece, Notre-Dame Cathedral, began construction in 1163 and was completed nearly two centuries later in 1345. The cathedral features numerous gargoyles and sculptures. The south rose window, known as the Rose du Midi, is dedicated to the New Testament and was a gift from the French king, Saint Louis.

La Statue de Sainte-Genevieve - The statue of Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, was sculpted by Paul Landowski, who also created the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro.

Ile Saint-Louis - Ile Saint-Louis features former townhouses dating from the 17th century, such as the Hotel Lambert and the Hotel Lauzun. It is one of the most prestigious areas of Paris, with many celebrities having lived there, including Charles Baudelaire and Georges Moustaki.

Hotel de Ville - Since 1357, the Hotel de Ville de Paris has been the seat of the Paris City Council. The construction is heavily inspired by Neo-Renaissance style. It is open to visitors, who can tour the banquet hall designed after the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles.

Conciergerie - The Conciergerie, built under Philip IV, known as “the Fair,” in the 14th century, was later converted into a prison. Queen Marie-Antoinette spent the last two months of her life there before being guillotined at the Place de la Concorde in 1793.

Louvre Museum - The Louvre, once a royal palace, was converted into a museum in 1793. It is the largest monument in Paris, with over four kilometers of façades and nearly 14 kilometers of galleries. The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world, showcasing 38,000 works, including the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Venus de Milo, and the Mona Lisa.

Place de la Concorde - The Place de la Concorde is where King Louis XVI and his wife, Queen Marie-Antoinette, were executed during the French Revolution. Its central feature is an obelisk from Luxor, Egypt, which is 34 centuries old and was brought to France in 1836.

Grand Palais - Built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris, the Grand Palais is an architectural marvel with the largest glass roof in Europe. It now serves as a venue for cultural events and exhibitions, a funfair, and the largest skating rink in Europe.

Flamme de la Liberte - The Flame of Liberty was a gift from the United States and the International Herald Tribune to France, in gratitude for restoring the Statue of Liberty. The sculpture is an exact replica of the Statue of Liberty’s flame in New York.

Palais de Chaillot - Located on the Place du Trocadero, the Palais de Chaillot was built in 1937 for the Universal Exhibition. It consists of two Neoclassical pavilions flanking an esplanade that overlooks the Trocadero gardens. It houses the City of Architecture and Heritage, the National Navy Museum, the Museum of Humankind, and the National Theatre of Chaillot.

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