3rd century BC the Parisii, a Celtic tribe, founded a settlement on Ile de la Cite.
In 52 AD, the Parisii where conquered by the Romans who built a town on the River Seine and named it Paris Lutetia. However, the Roman Paris was never large or important by Roman definition: less that 10,000 population.
However, by the 11th century Paris was on of the largest towns in Europe with a population of 200,000, which by Medieval standards was huge. During prosperity of the time King Philippe-Auguste had a wall built around Paris and constructed the Louvre—a fortress.
Read MoreHowever, by the 11th century Paris was on of the largest towns in Europe with a population of 200,000, which by Medieval standards was huge. During prosperity of the time King Philippe-Auguste had a wall built around Paris and constructed the Louvre—a fortress.
Memorial to those killed at the Monowitz-Buna or Auschwitz III Concentration Camp.
Notre Dame—Saint George's Chapel
The Gothic cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, was constructed between 1163 and 1250. Architecturally, it noted for the innovative flying buttresses and sculptured facade. On April 15, 2019, a devastating fire collapsed the roof, destroying the landmark spire, and inflicting major damages. Within hours, significant amounts of money from around the world was donated for its rebuilding.
