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Tuesday 4 May 2010

Paris


*Paris


It is located in France.It is the capital and the largest city in France.The city of Paris did not change since 1860, has an estimated population of 2,203,817 ( this was the population in 2006), but the Paris metropolitan area has a population of 11,769,433.This is one of the most populated metropolitan areas in Europe.


Paris was founded when Julio Cesar arrived to those lands. At first paris was called Lutecia. Napoleon III (1852-1870)transformed Paris into the actual Paris.


Paris is today one of the world's leading business and cultural centres, and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities.


It is one of the most important cities of the world, and is one of the most popular tourist areas on the world.


The city has 360 sports installations, 172 tennis courts, 131 municipals gyms, 36 swimmingpools, 32 estadiums , 2 aquatic sports.Paris' most popular sport clubs are the football club Paris Saint-Germain FC, the basketball team Paris-Levallois Basket, and the rugby union club Stade Français.


The Eiffel Tower is a 19th century iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris.The Eiffel Tower, which is the tallest building in Paris, is the single most visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch for the 1889 World's Fair.The tower stands 324 metres.


I think this City is very beautiful, I like it a lot, I think is a very interesting city, and if you haven´t visit it yet, I recommend you to visit.

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