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Facts about France: Arch of Victory-Triumphal Arch

1/22/09

Arch of Victory-Triumphal Arch

The ramp at the top of the arch of victory in Paris-high fifty-meters this raises the most beautiful view of Paris and the Champs-Elysées in the long perspective.Avenue, which adhere to the market Étoile, forming a circle with a diameter of 240 meters, the middle of the circle behind the arch, representing the military glory of France. Setting it commanded in 1806 by Napoleon I of the plans it has made architect Chalgrin and the arch was finished in 1836.


Triumphal Arch

The triumphal arch honors those who fought for France, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. On the inside and the top of the arc there are all of the names of generals and wars fought.


Triumphal Arch

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