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Paris
City of Light; world capital of art, fashion and romance
π«π· France Γle-de-France 987
ποΈ Why It Matters
1
Most visited city in the world β 40 million tourists per year
2
Louvre Museum: world's most visited art museum (10 million/year); home to Mona Lisa
3
Eiffel Tower (1889) β built as temporary exhibit; nearly demolished but saved
Most visited city in the world; the Louvre holds the most famous painting ever made
Quick Facts
Category
ποΈ Iconic Cities
Country
π«π· France
Location
Γle-de-France
Key Year
987
About
City of Light; world capital of art, fashion and romance