"L'Arc de Triomphe (Paris)" : Photos taken by Bakercake

L'Arc de Triomphe (Paris)

This symbol of French victory was commissioned by Napoleon and completed in 1836. Adorned with sculpture and the names of military successes, the enormous arch features a small museum and rooftop viewing platform. At its base is the tomb of the unknown soldier. The arch sits at the center of place Charles de Gaulle (formerly place d'Etoile), a square that branches off into twelve avenues. It also offers great views southeast down the Champs-Elysées to the Louvre and northwest towards La Défense. Pedestrian access is most safely gained via the pedestrian tunnel from the north side of the Champs Elysées.

• Date: 8 December 2007
• Photographer: Bakercake: gallery
• Uploaded: 4th Jan 2008
• Location: Paris, France: gallery
• Tags: de (paris) l'arc triomphe
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