The Secret, Dark Side of Paris
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Though many visitors to Paris are drawn to iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, beneath the city's bustling streets lies a hidden world that holds important pieces of the city's past. | | |  | | Paris, France |
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 | | history | | | | | The Fascinating Underground History of the Catacombs of Paris |
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| The Catacombs of Paris — originally quarries dating back to the Roman era — are an extensive network of tunnels beneath the city that became a solution to Paris' overcrowded cemeteries in the 18th century, housing the remains of some 6 million Parisians. Over the years, this unique underground site played a part in the French Revolution and World War II, served as a link in the food chain, and today, has become a secret playground for the adventurous. |
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