There is hardly any city in the world more celebrated and acknowledged than Paris, the capital of France. Founded more than 2,000 years ago, Paris was confined to an island in the middle of the Seine River. However, the city quickly spread to both banks of the river. The most populated city of France, Paris has a popular nick-name, ‘the City of Lights’. The name of the city is because Paris was one of the first cities to be electrified in the country.
The history of Paris starts from around the middle of the 3rd century BC. Parisii, a tribal settlement, was established in the area. It is from this that the city gets its name. Throughout history, Paris played an important role in transforming France into what it is today. By the 12th century, the city had assumed enough importance to become the political, economic, religious, and cultural capital of France. The French Revolution was the culmination of the modernization of Paris. The city is a breath-taking sight to watch in the night when the monuments are lit up.
Paris is probably the number one destination for travellers across the globe. Numerous monuments in the city give the impression of the whole city being a museum. The city’s architectural landmarks include the Louvre art museum, the Eiffel Tower, the Pantheon, the Catacombs of Paris and many palaces in the city.
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