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Top Paris Tourist Attractions
巴黎十大旅游景点
Iconic Sights and Things to Do in the City of Light
灯光之城的标志景点和必做之事
First visits to Paris can be daunting: you're certain to stumble upon places of incredible history and beauty on every street corner. It can be difficult to know where to begin and what to see first, drawn as you are into quiet little allees or confronted with a long list of museums and monuments. Most of the city is worth seeing and exploring, but there are some Paris tourist attractions that first-time visitors in particular will want to home in on. Without further ado, here is our list of the city's ten best sights and attractions, elected for their mass popularity, historical importance, or sheer aesthetic appeal. If you want to experience Paris' most essential and iconic places before exploring in more depth, this guide will help you pinpoint what to see and do first.
第一次巴黎之旅可能会让人头疼,你肯定会在各个街角踌躇于历史文物和美景之间
A word of advice: if you plan to visit several of these popular sights during your next trip, consider purchasing the Paris Museum Pass. It allows entry to several of the city's most popular museums and attractions, and can be a great time and money-saver.
友情提示:如果你计划在下次旅行时参观几个流行的景点,考虑买一个巴黎博物馆参观卡
1. The Louvre
卢浮宫
To learn the Louvre in and out, you might need a lifetime. Still, one has to start somewhere. The site of the world's largest and most diverse collection of pre-20th century painting, sculpture, and decorative objects, The Louvre is definitely one of Paris' most coveted attractions. Not forgetting the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, bask in the works of Vermeer, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and countless others. The palace itself is testament to a rich history spanning from the medieval period to the present.
你可能需要花一辈子的时间才能把卢浮宫里里外外了解透彻
2. Notre Dame Cathedral
巴黎圣母院
No first trip to Paris is complete without a visit to this marvel of gothic architecture. One of the most singular and beautiful cathedrals of Europe, Notre Dame Cathedral's dramatic towers, spire, stained glass and statuary are guaranteed to take your breath away. Witness firsthand the spot that was once the heartbeat of medieval Paris, and that took over 100 years of hard labor to complete. Climbing the North tower to see Paris from the hunchback Quasimodo's vantage is essential, too. You'll soon understand why Notre Dame is one of Paris' top attractions.
第一次游巴黎要去了巴黎圣母院才算完整
3. Eiffel Tower
埃菲尔铁塔
More than any other landmark, the Eiffel Tower has come to represent an elegant and contemporary Paris. The iron tower, which was built for the 1889 World Exposition by Gustave Eiffel, was wildly unpopular with Parisians when it was unveiled, and was nearly torn down. It has since attracted over 220 million visitors, and it would be hard to imagine Paris now without it. The tower crowns the Paris night sky with its festive light, and glitters up a storm every hour. Cliché? Maybe. But essential.
埃菲尔铁塔展现的是现代巴黎的优雅
4. Musée d'Orsay
奥赛美术馆
Walk over the bridge from the Louvre to the Musee d'Orsay-- and see the bridge between classical and modern art. Housing the world's most important collection of impressionist and post-impressionist painting, the Musee d'Orsay's light, airy rooms whir you through three floors of modern wonders, from Degas' ethereal dancers to Monet's water lilies, all the way to Gaugin's leafy jungles. Major works by Van Gogh, Delacroix, Manet, and others await you, too.
穿过大桥,从卢浮宫走到奥赛美术馆,从古典艺术看到现代艺术
5. The Sorbonne and the Latin Quarter
索邦大学和拉丁区
The Sorbonne University is the historic soul of the Latin Quarter, where higher learning has flourished for centuries. Founded in 1257 for a small group of theology students, the Sorbonne is one of Europe's oldest universities. It has hosted countless great thinkers, including philosophers René Descartes, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Simone de Beauvoir. Enjoy a drink on the café terrace in front of the college before exploring the winding little streets of the Quartier Latin behind it.
索邦大学已经教授过几个世纪的高等教育了,是拉丁区的历史之魂
6. Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées
凯旋门和香榭丽舍大街
The 164-foot Arc de Triomphe commissioned by Emperor Napoléon I does exactly what it was made to do: evoke sheer military power and triumph. It was built in an age when leaders erected monuments in their own honor, and scaled to their egos. The arch's beautiful sculptures and reliefs commemorate Napoléon's generals and soldiers. Visit the Arc de Triomphe to begin or culminate a walk down the equally grandiose Avenue des Champs-Elysées. You can't help but feel grand yourself.
凯旋门高164英尺,是拿破仑一世为了显示军事实力,纪念胜利而下令修建的
7. Centre Georges Pompidou and the "Beaubourg" Neighborhood
蓬皮杜艺术中心和波堡
Parisians consider the Centre Georges Pompidou to be the cultural pulse of the city. This modern art museum and cultural center, located in the neighborhood affectionately dubbed Beaubourg by locals, opened in 1977 to honor president Georges Pompidou. The Center's signature skeletal design, which evokes bones and blood vessels, is either loved or reviled-- no in-betweens. If wacky design isn't your cup of tea, the permanent collection at the National Museum of Modern Art is a must and features works by Modigliani and Matisse. Rooftop views of the city are also in order.
巴黎人把蓬皮杜艺术中心当做城市的文化动脉
8. Sacre Coeur and Montmartre
圣心大教堂和蒙马特高地
With its unmistakable white dome, the Sacre Coeur sits at the highest point of Paris on the Montmartre knoll, or butte. This basilica, which was consecrated in 1909, is best-known for its garish gold mosaic interiors and for its dramatic terrace, from which you can expect sweeping views of Paris on a clear day. Take the funicular up with a metro ticket and stop off at Sacre Coeur before exploring the winding, village-like streets of Montmartre. And after expending all your energy climbing Montmartre's formidable hills and stairs, consider a traditional Parisian cabaret at the legendary Moulin Rouge.
圣心大教堂位于蒙马特高地上,白白的穹顶非常易辨
9. Boat Tour of the Seine River
渡轮之旅和塞纳河
Seeing some of Paris' most beautiful sites glide past as you drift down the Seine river is an unforgettable and essential experience. Companies such as Bateaux-Mouches and Bateaux Parisiens offer one-hour tours of the Seine year-round for about 10 Euros. You can hop on near Notre Dame or the Eiffel Tower. Go at night to enjoy the shimmering play of light on the water, and dress warmly-- the wind from off the Seine can be chilly. You can also take tours of some of Paris' canals and waterways, which will allow you to see a semi-hidden side of the city of light.
乘坐游艇漂流在塞纳河中,看两岸美景匆匆而过,是在巴黎旅游难忘的经验
10. Père Lachaise Cemetery
拉雪兹神父公墓
Paris counts within its walls many of the world's most poetic cemeteries-- but Père Lachais outdoes them all. Countless famous figures are buried here: the most popular being The Doors lead singer Jim Morrison, whose tomb is kept constant vigil by fans. The French playwright Molière, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, and Richard Wright are a few others. On a sunny day, climbing to the cemetery's summit and looking down on the lavishly designed crypts can be surprisingly joyful.
巴黎有许多充满诗意的墓地,但是最充满诗意的墓地要数拉雪兹神父公墓了