| Paris is without a doubt a tourist haven. It not only has | | | | The Louvre Museum in Paris is an enchanting venue |
| more than enough tourist attractions but is also filled | | | | for tourists who want a taste of superb ancient art. |
| with many exciting activities that you will be choosing | | | | There are many guided tours in Paris that will take you |
| from. But few things compare to visiting the colossal | | | | on a journey towards the depths of French culture |
| Eiffel Tower while you are in the French capital of | | | | and the solemn beauty of the three important arts of |
| Paris. | | | | the museum will leave you astounded. |
| The stunning Eiffel Tower never loses its attractive | | | | The first is a statue of the beloved Greek goddess |
| appeal for tourists. This monumental tower was | | | | Nike who was the eminent goddess of victory with |
| erected in 1889 to mark the centennial of the historical | | | | grandiose 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 when | | | | celebrate success and victory and at sea in the |
| it was built! And today it stands proud in the grand City | | | | second century BC. |
| of Lights, as a exemplary symbol of magnificence and | | | | The second is the classic winged sculpture of the |
| art. And Tom Cruise is not the only one who proposed | | | | goddess 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 as | | | | primordial Hellenistic period. |
| popular as the tower itself and offers some delectable | | | | Then of course there is the Michael Angelo painted |
| varieties of classic French cuisine. It is set atop some | | | | archetypal of the Mona Lisa also called La Gioconda |
| four hundred feet height marking the second level of | | | | and dates back to 1503 to 1506. Historians are |
| the tower. The day time at the Eiffel Tower is usually | | | | confused as to who the actual Mona Lisa was but |
| more crowded, and the night time is much more fun | | | | there 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 an | | | | But Gioconda in Italian refers to a cheerful or optimistic |
| architectural amusement as well. The cast iron girders | | | | woman. Leonardo is known to have made the portrait |
| and sloping legs have become a familiar feature which | | | | in Italy and then have brought it to France. |
| shows inventive elegance and stands prominent in the | | | | Many guided tours can provide you with proper historic |
| beautiful and romantic city of Paris in all its magnificent | | | | details of these works in the Louvre Museum and |
| glory. Once you have booked yourself a trip to Paris, it | | | | there are many other departments in the museum |
| is a good idea to get travel insurance since the trip can | | | | which 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 PARIS | | | | Louvre Museum while you stay in Paris. |