Paris: Architecture
Places and attractions in the Architecture category
Categories
- Museum
- Area
- Street
- Art museum
- Church
- Theater
- Baroque architecture
- Specialty museum
- Park
- Concerts and shows
- Square
- History museum
- Bridge
- Historical place
- Shopping
- Neighbourhood
- Nightlife
- Vernacular architecture
- Architecture
- Cemetery
- Gothic architecture
- Monuments and statues
- Fountain
- Library
- Sacred and religious sites
- Science museum
- Comedy club
- Forts and castles
- Palace
- Music venue
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Art Nouveau architecture
- Opera
- Concert hall
- Memorial
- Dancing
- Shopping centre
- Cinema
- Garden
- Shopping district
- Modern art museum
- Outdoor activities
- Art gallery
- Cabaret
- Arenas and stadiums
- Monastery
- Botanical garden
- Skyscraper
- Neoclassical architecture
- View point
- Fashion museum
- Natural history museum
- Military museum
- Romanesque revival architecture
- Music and shows
- Neo-renaissance architecture
- Arch
- Gothic Revival architecture
- Swimming pool
- Watersports
- Swimming
- Synagogue
- Marina
- Sailing
- Universities and schools
- Market
- Tower
- Canal
- Lake
- Natural attraction
- Performing arts
- Bars and clubs
- Empire architecture
- Novelty architecture
- Zoo
- Gabriel Davioud
- Romanesque architecture
- Cafe
- Amusement park
- Entertainment district
- Jacques Hittorff
- Climbing
- Island
Notre-Dame de Paris
Iconic Gothic church with literary link The Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, also known as Notre-Dame, is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that has towered over the Ile de la Cité in the heart of Paris for centuries. Built between the 12th and 14th centuries, the cathedral is not only a place of religious...
Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe stands majestically at the western end of the Champs-Élysées in Paris, France, and is one of the most iconic monuments in the city. This grand arch was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 after his victory at Austerlitz, but it was not completed...
Sacré-Cœur
Landmark hilltop white basilica Perched atop the hill of Montmartre, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, commonly known as Sacré-Cœur, is a revered landmark and a beacon of spiritual solace. This Roman Catholic church, with its white domes that gleam in the sunlight, offers not just a place...
Sainte-Chapelle
Gothic chapel with stained-glass windows Sainte-Chapelle stands as an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Paris, France. This Gothic-style church, renowned for its breathtaking stained glass windows, was consecrated in 1248 and originally commissioned by King Louis IX to house his collection of Passion...
Grand Palais
1900 exhibition hall with glass roof The Grand Palais is an iconic monument and museum located in the heart of Paris, France, renowned for its stunning Beaux-Arts architecture and the grandiose glass dome that crowns its structure. Constructed for the Universal Exposition of 1900, it stands as a testament...
Les Invalides
Military museums and interred war heroes Les Invalides, officially known as L'Hôtel national des Invalides, is an iconic historical complex located in the heart of Paris, France. This grandiose site was originally built as a hospital and retirement home for war veterans by order of King Louis XIV.
Centre Georges Pompidou
Avant-garde multicultural complex Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Centre Georges Pompidou stands out as a high-tech architectural marvel, renowned for its innovative design and cultural significance. Opened in 1977 and named after the former French president, Georges Pompidou, this cultural hub is...
La Madeleine
Church built in style of Greek temple Nestled in the heart of Paris, La Madeleine is not just another church; it is an architectural marvel that commands the attention of visitors with its classical grandeur. Officially known as L'église de la Madeleine, this Roman Catholic church is renowned for its...
Palais Royal
17th-century arcaded palace with gardens Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Palais Royal is a grand palace with a storied past and an enduring presence in the fabric of French history. Situated opposite the Louvre, this once royal residence is now a beloved public space that invites tourists and locals alike...
Louvre Colonnade
The Louvre Colonnade, an iconic feature of the world-renowned Louvre Museum, stands as a testament to classical French architecture in the heart of Paris, France. This majestic row of columns graces the eastern facade of the museum, which is not only a central tourist...
Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Nestled in the heart of Paris's vibrant 6th arrondissement, the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés stands as a testament to the city's rich ecclesiastical history. A pinnacle of religious and cultural significance, this storied abbey, founded in the 6th century, is one...
Comédie-Française
The Comédie-Française, also known as La Maison de Molière, is an iconic theatre located in the heart of Paris, France. As one of the oldest active theatre companies in the world, it has been a pillar of French culture and dramatic arts since its founding in 1680 by...
Monnaie de Paris
The Monnaie de Paris is a government-owned institution responsible for producing France's coins. Founded in AD 864 with the Edict of Pistres, it is the world's oldest continuously running minting institution.
Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois
The Church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois is a Roman Catholic church in the First Arrondissement of Paris, situated at 2 Place du Louvre, directly across from the Louvre Palace.
Paris Observatory
The Paris Observatory, a research institution of the Paris Sciences et Lettres University, is the foremost astronomical observatory of France, and one of the largest astronomical centers in the world.
Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is a museum of architecture and monumental sculpture located in the Palais de Chaillot, in Paris, France. Its permanent collection is also known as Musée des Monuments Français. It was established in 1879 by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc.
Maison La Roche
Villa La Roche, also Maison La Roche, is a house in Paris, designed by Le Corbusier and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret in 1923–1925. It was designed for Raoul La Roche, a Swiss banker from Basel and collector of avant-garde art. Villa La Roche now houses the Fondation Le Corbusier.
Val-de-Grâce
The Church of the Val-de-Grâce is a Roman Catholic church in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, in what is now the Val-de-Grâce Hospital. The edifice was formerly a royal abbey, and its dome is a principal landmark of the skyline of Paris.
Saint-Séverin
The Church of Saint-Séverin is a Roman Catholic church in the Latin Quarter of Paris, located on the lively tourist street Rue Saint-Séverin.
Porte Saint-Martin
The Porte Saint-Martin is a Parisian monument located at the site of one of the gates of the now-destroyed fortifications of Paris. It is located at the crossing of Rue Saint-Martin, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin and the grands boulevards Boulevard Saint-Martin and Boulevard Saint-Denis.
Le Grand Rex
Le Grand Rex is a Parisian cinema and concert venue.
Cinéma de Midi
14 million works and cultural exhibitions The Bibliothèque nationale de France is the national library of France, located in Paris. It is the national repository of all that is published in France and also holds extensive historical collections.
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