Traveling to Paris would be on the bucket list of every traveler. Paris attracts more than 35 Million tourists every year. In fact, it is one of the top destination for couples. It is surely a very popular for Eiffel Tower but it is often referred to as the City of Love.
Have you wondered why? So, here is a list of some very unpopular and unknown facts about Paris. Keep reading as we talk more about these surprising facts!!
Have you wondered why? So, here is a list of some very unpopular and unknown facts about Paris. Keep reading as we talk more about these surprising facts!!
1. Paris is called the “City of Love”
Due to the deep connection between Art and Romanticism in the culture since early years and in addition to the paces like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Pyramid, Pont des Arts (Love Lock Bridge), Tuileries Garden and Notre Dame Cathedral are some of the beautiful places which create a vibe of romance and love in the city of Paris.
Paris is also called City of Lights, the City of Art, and the Fashion Capital of the World.
2. Home to the biggest Art Museum in the World\
The Louvre Pyramid Museum has over 9 Million visitors every year. It is indeed the world’s most popular and biggest art museum. It has some famous paintings namely The Raft of Medusa, The Coronation of Napolean, and one of the most famous painting of the world “Mona Lisa” is also here. The Museum has over 4,60,000 artworks.
3. Paris has 5 Statues of Liberty
Yes, don’t be surprised, you read it right. Although, New York has the original and the most famous one as a matter of fact that was also gifted by the French. And, now the city of Paris has a total of 5 replicas of Statues of Liberty.
4. Paris had over 500 Parks and Gardens
The city of love is surely home to a big list of as long as 500 gardens and parks spread across the city. There are several big and small gardens but some of the famous ones are the Luxembourg garden, Tuileries garden, and Trocadero gardens.
5. Eiffel Tower was temporary
Yes, it’s hard to believe but at first the most iconic Eiffel Tower was considered as very unpopular and was constructed as a temporary monument for just 20 years. In fact, many renowned artists and writers protested against it and the media called it a ‘useless monstrosity’. Today, it is one of the most important place and the international identity of France.
These are some of the top facts from the city of light – Paris. So if you’re planning to travel to Paris you won’t be shocked anymore to know these from a travel guide in Paris.
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