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Top 5 tourist attractions in Paris

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Aug 062009
 

Paris is always in top tourist cities. Is has everything, from historical and monumental places, known from literature and movies, to modern buildings, museums or concerts.
It is very hard to build vacation plan without good journey planner. Think what is important for you, in front check availability of tickets or transportation to this place. Shopping is also great, from regular to exclusive brands. Vote for best tourist attractions!
1. Eiffel Tower – Most famous place and icon of Paris. Sightseeing from top of tower is fantastic
2. Le Lido – Cabaret house on the Champs-Élysées famous for its exotic shows
3. Montmartre – Famous for artists and Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
4. Notre Dame Cathedral – Gothic cathedral, also icon of Paris
5. Arc de Triomphe – Triumphal arch honors who fought for France, during the Napoleonic Wars

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Cathedral of San Salvador, Oviedo

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Apr 142009
 

Cathedral of San Salvador, Oviedo

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of San Salvador is a large cathedral placed in the centre of Oviedo, in the Asturias region of . of San Salvador of Oviedo remains today as a unique example of different architectural styles, from Prerromanesque to Baroque, including Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance parts. Originally, there was a big Prerromanesque in the place where today stays the , but we know nothing about that first building (which was built by order of II of Asturias The Chaste). Oviedo city vacations.
San Salvador, Oviedo GPS coordinates: 43° 21′ 45.3″ N, 5° 50′ 35.09″ W

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Roskilde Cathedral, Roskilde

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Oct 282008
 

Roskilde Cathedral, Roskilde

Cathedral in the city of on the Island of Zealand in , was the first Gothic cathedral to be built of brick and its construction encouraged the spread of this Brick throughout . It was built during the 12th and 13th centuries, and incorporates both Gothic and Romanesque architectural features in its design. It was the only cathedral in Zealand until the 20th century. ’s twin spires dominate the skyline of the town. Cathedral has been the main burial site for Danish monarchs since the . As such, it has been significantly extended and altered over time as individual rulers have added multiple burial chapels. Following the Reformation in 1536, the Bishop’s residence was moved to Copenhagen, and he from then on held the title Bishop of Zealand. Royal coronations normally took place in Copenhagen’s or the chapel of Frederiksborg Palace. It is a , bringing in over 125,000 visitors annually. Since 1995 the cathedral has been listed as a World Heritage Site. attractions.

, Roskilde GPS coordinates: 55° 38′ 33″ N, 12° 4′ 47″ E

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Cathedral of Chartres

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May 172007
 

The Cathedral of Chartres “ Our Lady of ”, located in , about 50 miles (80 km) from Paris, is considered one of the finest examples in all France of the “Gothic” style of architecture. is still the seat of the Diocese of Chartres, in the Roman Catholic ecclesiastical province of Tours.

Cathedral of Chartres

Construction of a new building on the Romanesque foundations was begun in 1145 in a blaze of enthusiasm dubbed the ‘Cult of the Carts.’ During this religious outburst a crowd of more than a thousand penitents dragged carts filled with building provisions including stones, wood, grain, etc. to the site. In 1194 a fire destroyed all but the west front of the (and much of the town), so that part is in the “early Gothic” style. The body of the was rebuilt between 1194 and 1220, a remarkably short span for medieval . It has a ground area of 117 058 square feet (10 875 m²). Great trip planning resource.

Coordinates: 48°26′50″N, 1°29′16″E

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Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris

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Feb 232007
 

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