Famous Locations in France - The Eiffel Tower of Paris

Paris is without a doubt a tourist haven. It not only hasThe Louvre Museum in Paris is an enchanting venue
more than enough tourist attractions but is also filledfor tourists who want a taste of superb ancient art.
with many exciting activities that you will be choosingThere are many guided tours in Paris that will take you
from. But few things compare to visiting the colossalon a journey towards the depths of French culture
Eiffel Tower while you are in the French capital ofand the solemn beauty of the three important arts of
Paris.the museum will leave you astounded.
The stunning Eiffel Tower never loses its attractiveThe first is a statue of the beloved Greek goddess
appeal for tourists. This monumental tower wasNike who was the eminent goddess of victory with
erected in 1889 to mark the centennial of the historicalgrandiose wings. It is set upon the isle of Samothrace
French Revolution. It's difficult to imagine that this tower(an island in the North Aegean Sea) and is meant to
was considered abhorrent by most people back whencelebrate success and victory and at sea in the
it was built! And today it stands proud in the grand Citysecond century BC.
of Lights, as a exemplary symbol of magnificence andThe second is the classic winged sculpture of the
art. And Tom Cruise is not the only one who proposedgoddess Aphrodite, called the Venus de Milo Melos.
a beautiful woman in the shade of the sloping tower.This wondrous statuette is characteristic of the
The Jules Verne restaurant has become just asprimordial Hellenistic period.
popular as the tower itself and offers some delectableThen of course there is the Michael Angelo painted
varieties of classic French cuisine. It is set atop somearchetypal of the Mona Lisa also called La Gioconda
four hundred feet height marking the second level ofand dates back to 1503 to 1506. Historians are
the tower. The day time at the Eiffel Tower is usuallyconfused as to who the actual Mona Lisa was but
more crowded, and the night time is much more funthere are certain references of a Mona Lisa who
with the frolicking lights and lively panorama.married a Florence man with the surname Gioconda.
The Eiffel tower is not just a historical delight, but anBut Gioconda in Italian refers to a cheerful or optimistic
architectural amusement as well. The cast iron girderswoman. Leonardo is known to have made the portrait
and sloping legs have become a familiar feature whichin Italy and then have brought it to France.
shows inventive elegance and stands prominent in theMany guided tours can provide you with proper historic
beautiful and romantic city of Paris in all its magnificentdetails of these works in the Louvre Museum and
glory. Once you have booked yourself a trip to Paris, itthere are many other departments in the museum
is a good idea to get travel insurance since the trip canwhich will also keep you on your toes. If you have a
be on the expensive side.quest for knowledge of such art you must visit the
LOUVRE MUSEUM PARISLouvre Museum while you stay in Paris.