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Hotel des Invalides
Built in the 17th century by Louis XIV to house 4,000 disabled veterans, it also provided the means for the storming of the Bastille after
the Paris mob broke in and seized 28,000 rifles. The Eglise du Dome houses the Tombeau de Napoleon (Napoleon's Tomb). It's said that the
extravagant construction was built so that people wanting to see the tomb would have to bow their heads as a mark of respect. No, there's
no other way to observe but looking down.
Eiffel Tower
This landmark was built for the 1889 World Fair and if it wasn't for the invention of radiotelegraphy it would have been pulled down,
(it's an ideal structure for antennas). What would Paris be without it?! It dominates the skyline and is a must for all visitors.
Pantheon
This landmark has been a church and a mausoleum. Famous residents in the crypt include Victor Hugo, Emile Zola, Louis Braille and Pierre
and Marie Curie.
Arc de Triomphe
Apart from being the world's largest roundabout, (negotiating it by car is strictly for locals!), this well-known icon was commissioned by
Napoleon in 1806 and finished some 30 years later. From the viewing platform on top you can see the 12 avenues that radiate from the Arc
to all parts of Paris and, underneath, is the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Place de la Concorde
The 23m, 3300 year old pink marble obelisk at the Place de la Concorde's centre once stood in the Temple of Rameses at Thebes. The eight
female statues on the four corners of the square represent the country's largest cities. Near the statue representing the city of
Brest is where Louis XVI got a short back and sides courtesy of the guillotine in 1793. Over the next couple of years 1343 more
people lost their heads, including Marie Antoinette and Robespierre. The square was given its name of Concorde soon after in a hope
to restore a feeling of peace and harmony.
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