There are curious facts about the city of Paris, which you should know, because if you undertake a trip to France, you will be able to visit those wonderful places, which have great significance for the history of this country; which is a worldwide reference. That is why we are going to present some of that data below:
We begin by saying that France is the most visited country in the world, receiving approximately 80 million tourists each year, of which 40 million visit the city of Paris. Furthermore, 20% of French people live in Paris and its outskirts; where there is a large number of museums, most of which are free on the first Sunday of the month.
the world famous «Eiffel Tower»is an icon of Paris and all of France, but what not everyone knows is that this structure constantly changes measures; enlarging approximately three inches in the summer seasondue to thermal expansion. Also, if you care to know, you can go all the way to the top, but be prepared to climb 1,665 steps.
Another curious fact about the Eiffel Tower is that for 41 years it was the tallest building in the world; but it was surpassed in 1930, by the Chrysler building in New York; which measures 319 meters. However, that site is currently occupied by the Burj Khalifa building in Dubai, which measures 828 meters.
Although it could be thought that the most visited site in the city of Paris and France is the Eiffel Tower; the truth is that it is not so, since The place that people visit the most is Disneyland Parisdoubling the number of visitors to this iconic tower, approximately 14.8 million people a year.
In the city of Paris, there is also the largest bell in France; exactly in the famous and spectacular Sacré Coeur Basilica; which weighs 26 tons and is known as “La Savoyarde”. In addition, there is a giant thumb, which weighs 18 tons and measures 14 meters, located in the «La Defense» area.
Did you know that the point from which all the different French roads are calculated is the “Le Point Zéro”, the km zero of Paris, which is located in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral. And it has always been surrounded by stories and mysteries, especially in relation to the famous gargoyles, about which many things are said, but really they are only there to evacuate the water from the roof during the rainy season.
Surely many of us know the city of Paris as the City of Light; but do you know why it is called that? well It is known as such for being a standard city of arts and sciences, as well as for being the first city in Europe to illuminate its streets with electric light.. Although an old tradition says that in the seventeenth century there were many robberies, and apparently the prefect of the Paris police was the first in the world to manage to illuminate its streets with gas lamps at night, to deter criminals.
Another curious fact about the city of Paris is that the Pyramid that is in the Louvre Museum, reaches the same measures and proportions as the pyramid of Cheops, located in Egypt; so do not forget to visit it if you visit this city, and if you do it in the month of June, it is good that you know that on June 21 the day of Music is celebrated; and free concerts are held throughout the city.
On the other hand, if you visit the city of Paris, you must go to the Montparnasse tower, which is 210 meters high and is the second tallest in Paris; so when you go there you can enjoy spectacular views and enchanting sunsets.
And if we go to the wall of love in Montmartre; we can read the word “I love you” in more than 300 languages; and you can also visit the only vineyard in this city, which produces about 300 bottles of wine a year. In this place, there are also the only remaining mills; the Mouline Rouge and the Radet or Galette.
One of the most important places in Paris is the beautiful Avenue des Champs-Elysées; which is the largest in the city, with a length of 1880 meters; which runs from the Plaza de la Concordia to the Arc de Triomphe. Also, it is very interesting to visit the place where the catacombs of Paris are, which are made up of a network of more than 300 kilometers.
In the city of Paris, there is also the Paris Mosque, where a large number of Jews took refuge during World War II, and although the Nazi leader (Hitler) gave the order to destroy the most important monuments of this city, the general in charge of doing it (Dietrich von Choltitz) ignored his order.
On the other hand, the city of Paris has been the scene of events of world importance, such as the Olympic Games; being celebrated there, in the year 1900, the II Olympic Games of the Modern Era. For these and many more reasons, Paris is and will be a city loved and visited by millions of people from all over the world.