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# Category: Landmarks

> Explore iconic landmarks of Paris, from the awe-inspiring Eiffel Tower to the historic Louvre Museum. Discover architectural marvels, cultural treasures, and the romantic ambiance of the City of Lights on our comprehensive Paris travel guide.

- [Glass Pyramid at The Louvre: History & About](https://www.paristopten.com/glass-pyramid-at-the-louvre/) — Why does the Louvre have a glass pyramid in its courtyard? The story behind the landmark that greets 9 million visitors a year.
- [19 Best Gothic Cathedrals in Paris, France](https://www.paristopten.com/gothic-cathedrals-in-paris/) — Notre Dame gets the fame, but Paris holds 19 Gothic and Romanesque cathedrals worth visiting for their architecture alone.
- [Is Paris in France or Italy?](https://www.paristopten.com/is-paris-in-france-or-italy/) — Paris is in France, not Italy - a mix-up more people make than you'd think. Here is the quick answer and why the confusion persists.
- [15 Most Famous Historical Landmarks in Paris](https://www.paristopten.com/landmarks-in-paris/) — Fifteen landmarks that trace Paris's history from medieval masterpieces to modern engineering marvels, essential viewing on any first visit.
- [Avenue des Champs Elysées: Exploring Paris’s Iconic Boulevard](https://www.paristopten.com/avenue-des-champs-elysees/) — A walk down the Champs-Elysees, from swampy land to Paris's grandest avenue, and what to see between Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe.
- [Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir: History & Location](https://www.paristopten.com/passerelle-simone-de-beauvoir/) — Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir links the Rive Droite and Rive Gauche near the Francois Mitterrand library, a modern footbridge worth a stop near Bercy.
- [Liege in Paris: A Complete Guide to Travel & Attractions](https://www.paristopten.com/liege/) — Liege to Paris covers about 189 miles in roughly 3 hours 8 minutes, with up to 18 daily Thalys trains giving plenty of scheduling flexibility.
- [Pont Alexandre III: Why this is the best bridge in Paris](https://www.paristopten.com/pont-alexandre-iii/) — Pont Alexandre III, a gift from Russia for the 1900 World's Fair, remains Paris's most photographed bridge, gold trim, sculptures, and all.
- [Pont Mirabeau in Paris, France: History & Facts](https://www.paristopten.com/pont-mirabeau/) — Pont Mirabeau has spanned the Seine between the 15th and 16th arrondissements since 1932, a favorite spot for classic Paris photos.
- [Passerelle des Arts in Paris: History & Location](https://www.paristopten.com/passerelle-des-arts/) — Passerelle des Arts links the 1st and 6th arrondissements, rebuilt in 2015 after decades as one of the Left Bank's most iconic pedestrian bridges.