Paris; the Beauty of Europe

When it comes to the most famous and
stunning cities of the Europe, Paris comes first in the list. It is the most populated city in the France with the population of 2,200,000 people. Paris is also considered one of the main cultural and business hubs and Paris is regarded as one of the global cities of the Europe. Paris has
a lot of influence in politics, fashion, media, art, and entertainment. In addition to that, Paris is one of the main contributors to the GDP of
France and it is more than 25% at the moment. Paris is one of the better-known tourist destinations where there are about 45 million tourists (60% of them are foreign) visit Paris every
year. There are many establishments and landmarks that make Paris the ultimate destination of the Europe.

Eiffel Tower; the Mark of Paris

Perhaps the first thought that comes to one’s mind when relating to Paris would be the
Eiffel tower. It is seen a global icon which
represents France and is among the most noticeable structures in the world. The Eiffel tower is a lattice tower made from iron and was
constructed in 1887 as the entrance arch for the 1889 world’s fair. It was named after Gustave Eiffel who was the engineer of the construction project.
Moreover, the Eiffel tower is the toughest building in Paris and the world’s most visited paid monument.
Thus, a visit to this historical landmark is a must to anyone who visits Paris.

The Louvre

Same as the Eiffel tower, the Louvre is
one of the most important landmarks in Paris and it is the most visited museum of France. This museum protects a number of priceless pieces done by many
artists in the world. There are about 35,000 pieces of art and and 380,000 objects in total in
the museum. Among its most prized ownerships include the paintings, Mona Lisa and Madona of the rocks by Italian artist Leonardo Da Vinci and sculptures such as the
Dying slave by Michelangelo. In addition to the European arts and culture symbols, Louvre also houses many other arts such as
Egyptian, Greek and Roman, and Islamic. This museum is also one of the main attractions of the city of Paris.

And More…

In addition to the museums and the Eiffel tower, Paris also identified for its collection of world
famous sites such as Palace of Versailles (former palace of French kings), Château Villette, Notre Dame de Paris (Cathedral of
Notre Dame) which is 12th century Gothic cathedral and the Saint Dennis Basilica which is also a Gothic cathedral where the French monarchs were buried. Almost all these buildings are far-famed for their unique architecture. If some one is looking forward to a different type of leasure, then they can simply go on a cruise down the Seine river.

It should be recalled that Paris is also offer more modern forms of entertainment placements such as
the Disneyland Paris, many modern restaurants and night entertainment venues. Therefore, Paris could be considered an ideal tourist destination that offers both traditional and
modern forms of entertainment to anyone who visits there.

Salamis Roman Friezes uncovered- Northern Cyprus

Excavations at the ancient city of Salamis in Northern Cyprus have unearthed some interesting finds including two friezes dating back to the Roman era. The Ancient Monuments and Museums Department is working with Eastern Mediterranean and Ankara universities on the dig, which ends on July 31. As well as the friezes, the dig has also uncovered a male sculpture. The Archaeological research aims to establish a connection between the portico at the northern end of the avenue of columns and the Roman baths at Salamis. But Professor Coskun Ozgunel, leading the research team, said it was also about repairing and restoring the Salamis ruins. He said the archaeologists had been working meticulously on the dig: “This year, as well as establishing the link between the portico and the Roman baths, we are also aiming at unearthing the northern parts of the structure submerged beneath the sand dunes.” “Another project is being carried out at the area which used to be called the Granite Forum, the function of which will be established at the end of our work here. At the excavations that have been carried out here, three Byzantine era graves, one of them a child’s, have been unearthed. We have been researching the Columned Avenue since 2001 and so far 800 metres of the road has been unearthed. We are planning to make replicas of the statues at the Salamis ruins and place the original ones in a museum where they will be better protected.