16th arrondissement of Paris
16th arrondissement of Paris, Residential district in Paris
The 16th arrondissement of Paris is regarded as a prestigious residential area, featuring many iconic landmarks such as the Trocadero and numerous museums.
Established in 1860 during Napoleon III's administration, it used to be quite rural before that.
This neighborhood is home to numerous arts and culture institutions, including Palais de Tokyo and Maison de la Radio.
It houses a good number of embassies and is also an ideal spot for shopping with stores at Rue de la Pompe and Avenue Victor Hugo.
It's well known for being one of the wealthiest districts not only in Paris but also Europe.
Location: Paris
Inception: 1860
Population: 165523
Website: mairie16.paris.fr
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap