What European capital celebrated its 2,000th anniversary in 1951?

In 1951, Paris, the capital city of France, celebrated turning 2,000 years old.

Paris is one of the most heavily populated capital cities of Europe. It is the capital of France and has over 12 million inhabitants within the Paris region.

This site was first inhabited during the 3rd century BC by the Parisii tribe which was conquered by Roman invaders in 52 BC. It was not until after the fall of Rome that Paris became an important urban center for France.

Under Frankian rule at the end of the 900’s AD, the city grew in population and economy. By the 12th century, it was firmly established as the political, religious, economic, and cultural capital of France. The city experienced the Age of Enlightenment in the 1700’s and never stopped being an important center for the arts. During the 1900’s, many artists and writers made their homes here.

Today, Paris hosts the Louvre, the most visited art museum in the world. Additionally, more than 22 million visitors a year come to see monuments like the Eiffel Tower, to eat French cuisine, and to take part in Paris Fashion Week.