There are several reasons why Paris is one of the most visited cities by tourists. Known as "City of Lights" or "City of Love", the streets of Paris are filled with culture, art, beauty and history. But apart from these things we all know for Paris, there are also those "secret" or fascinating facts that you have not read before about the capital of France. In this article you will be able to read some of them and you may be surprised by these surprising facts.

1-Believe it or not, Paris was originally a Roman city called "Lutetia".

2- The Eiffel Tower had to be a temporary installation, which was intended to stay for 20 years after it was built for the World Fair in 1889.

3-It is said that in Paris there is only one sign "Stop" throughout the city.

4- An apartment in Paris remained closed for 70 years even though his rent was paid monthly. When the Tenant died, inside was found a painting by Boldini worth more than $ 2 million.

5- There are at least three copies of the Statue of Liberty in Paris. The most famous of them exist on an island in the middle of Seine and is very similar to what is in New York.

6- The main ring of the Notre Dame cathedral is called Emmanuel and weighs over 13 tons.

7- There are 6100 road rules in Paris. The shortest route, Rue des Degrés, is only 5.75 meters long.

8- Visitors to the Eiffel Tower must climb 1665 ladders to reach the top if they do not get the lift! While climbing to the Sacré Coeur basilica are 270 degrees.