arc de triomphe

     

The Arc e Triomphe is a monument in Paris, France that stands in the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle, also known as the Place de l'Étoile (Star Square). It is at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. The 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. Underneath is the tomb of the unknown soldier from World War I.

Trivia about arc de triomphe

  • Built to honor Napoleon's victories, this Paris landmark was completed long after the emperor's death
  • This monument seen here is considered the national war memorial of France
  • Overlooking the Champs Elysees, its construction was begun by Napoleon & completed by Louis Philippe
  • The Champs-Elysees runs from the Place de la Concorde to this Paris landmark
  • France's Unknown Soldier lies beneath this Champs-Elysses landmark
  • Ave. De la Grande Armee leads to this structure; so do Ave. Foch & Ave. Victor Hugo &...
  • France's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is beneath this landmark
  • Napoleon commissioned this 164-foot Paris landmark to celebrate his military victories
  • France's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier lies beneath this landmark
  • 12 avenues radiate from this Paris structure completed in 1835
  • Mais Oui! The original version of this monument is in France, but the one seen here belongs to Paris Las Vegas
  • This iconic French monument was officially inaugurated in July 1836
  • Begun under Napoleon, this 165' high & 150' wide landmark was completed in 1836

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