Monumental Highlights to Visit in Paris, Paris, France

Paris is renowned for its numerous iconic landmarks. The French capital has many impressive museums, grand palaces, picturesque squares, historic churches and other significant structures that have become famous landmarks. These monuments are a key attraction for visitors. Each monument narrates a unique story, whether it’s historical, religious, national, human-centric, or a reflection of hope for the future.

For over two millennia, Paris has stood as a cultural powerhouse, continually reinventing itself, particularly during the Renaissance period. The city itself is a living museum displaying centuries of architecture and arts around the city.

In the 16th century Francis I started to expend the chateau into a renaissance palace. In 1610 the construction was continued by Henry IV who completed the long gallery along the Seine. This gallery linked the Louvre with the Tuileries Palace. Later on, Louis XIV enlarged the palace with several wings and a grand monumental entrance. In the end, the palace was incomplete. When the court moved to the new Palace of Versailles the Louvre was left behind to a few artists and opportunists. After the French Revolution the palace was turned into a museum. It mainly showed the royal collections. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).