5 World Historical Sites that Host Rock Concerts

4. Eiffel Tower, France

The space for performances is at the foot of the tower and in the reception area in the tower itself, the Eiffel Tower has become a historic concert venue.

The concert featured various musicians such as 1995's Jean-Michel Jarre which drew 1.25 million fans to the Eiffel tower area, as well as recent performances by Alanis Morrissette, Justin Bieber, David Guetta and the prog-rock band Muse.

5. Red Square, Russia

Flanked by the colorful onion-shaped dome of St. Basil, the Kremlin and the mausoleum of former Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin, Red Square has hosted a number of western concerts.

Since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, including performances by the Red-Hot Chili Peppers, Paul McCartney, Roger Waters of Pink Floyd, Placido Domingo, and DJ Tiesto.