We all know about Paris . It is one of the most famous cities in the world, it is also the capital of France . We also know that the Eiffel Tower is situated there. It is one of the oldest cities, it has also earned the nickname of City of Love . The city is also famous for its expensive fashion. Today, we are not going to talk about what is on the surface of Paris . Rather, we will talk about what is beneath this beautiful city. The Catacombs of Paris The Catacombs of Paris is connected to many various historical events. But the real question is why built such underground ossuary. To find the answer we need to go back to 1760's. At that time the Parisians were facing a serious problem which was the growing number of the dead in the cemeteries. It was because of diseases and famine. During that period King Louis XV was the ruler. He thought that the solution to the problem was to forbid burials from happening in the grounds of Paris . But the Church stood