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The Paris Landmarks Quiz

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The City of Lights draws millions of visitors each year who flock to Paris' museums, monuments and architectural marvels. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the most popular Paris landmarks!

What’s Your Paris IQ?

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Grab your beret and head off with us to one of the world's most intriguing cities...and mais oui, there's much more to see in Paris than just the Eiffel Tower! Acing this quiz means you can pass for a local in this land of revolution and red wine.

From Human Skulls to Handguns, the Paris Lost and Found Has Seen It All

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Human skulls, a Napoleonic-era saber, decades-old prosthetic legs and a telescope from Victorian England — they all live on the shelves of the Bureau of Found Objects in Paris, France.

In 19th-century Paris, the Morgue Was the Best Show in Town

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Today Paris' best-known attractions are perhaps the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées. In the 19th-century, it was the morgue.

Are You More London or Paris?

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Have you been wondering whether you should be in London or Paris? Well, if you take this quiz, we will tell you which one of these European cities you are a bit more of.

Vincent van Gogh Paintings from Paris

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Vincent van Gogh rejuvenated his life and his art in Paris. Explore this article to learn about and admire the paintings van Gogh completed in Paris.

Shhh! Don't Tell. There's a Secret Apartment Atop the Eiffel Tower

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The Eiffel Tower in Paris is topped by a secret apartment. HowStuffWorks takes a ride to the top.

Who's Buried at Père Lachaise, the Largest Cemetery in Paris?

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This sprawling garden of a landscape cemetery sits in the middle of Paris and holds the remains of some of its most famous, and infamous, citizens.

How Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe Became a Symbol of Paris

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The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most iconic and enduring symbols of the city of Paris, France. But why did Napoleon commission it?

Towering Obelisks Are Everywhere. Here's Why They're So Awe-inspiring

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Obelisks can be found in cities throughout the world, from Washington, D.C., to Paris, France. But what is the origin of these massive structures?

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