Paris, France Date(s): February 26, 2003. Album by Eduardo Munoz Chavez. 1 - 21 of 33 Total. 3184 Visits.
1 Eiffel Tower This towering edifice was built for the World Fair of 1889, held to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution. Named after its designer, Gustave Eiffel, it stands 320m (1050ft) high and held the record as the world's tallest structure until 1930.
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3 Notra dame The city's cathedral ranks as one of the greatest achievements of Gothic architecture. Notre Dame was begun in 1163 and completed around 1345; the massive interior can accommodate over 6000 worshippers.
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6 Notra Dame Under the square in front of the cathedral an archaeological crypt displays in situ the remains of structures from the Gallo-Roman and later periods.
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13 Notra Dame From the base of the north tower, visitors with ramrod-straight spines can climb to the top of the west fade and decide how much aesthetic pleasure they derive from looking out a