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31st Mar 2024: Opera Garnier in Paris, France

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​​The Opera Garnier is a magnificent opera house located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, France. It is a masterpiece of Neo-Baroque architecture, commissioned by Napoleon III in 1861 and completed in 1875. Designed by Charles Garnier, the building is renowned for its opulent decorations and grand design. ​​​​​The exterior features golden statues, including the famous Apollo statue, while the interior is adorned with luxurious details. The Grand Staircase, made of white, red, and green marble, creates a dazzling spectacle. The auditorium, shaped like a horseshoe, is richly decorated with gold leaf and houses a stunning ceiling painting by Marc Chagall, added in 1964, as well as an enormous chandelier weighing 8 tons. The Opera Library-Museum within the theater displays valuable historical documents, costumes, and stage models. The Opera Garnier is also famous as the setting of Gaston Leroux's novel The Phantom of the Opera. While the story describes an underground lake beneath t...

3rd Mar 2024: Eiffel Tower & Arc de Triomphe in Paris

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The Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe are both iconic landmarks of Paris, France, and are among the most famous tourist destinations in the city. Eiffel Tower The Eiffel Tower is located near the Champ de Mars park on the left bank of the River Seine. It was constructed for the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle (World's Fair), originally intended to be a temporary structure, but its grandeur and beauty led to it becoming one of the defining symbols of Paris. Standing at around 330 metres tall, it was the world's tallest structure when it was completed. Made of iron, the construction took more than two years, and its design has become a symbol of modern iron architecture. From the top of the Eiffel Tower, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city, and especially at night, when it is illuminated, it presents a stunning sight. Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III / M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II / ISO200 / F7.1 / 1/640s / -0.3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III / M.Zuiko Digital ED 1...