Arc De Triomphe---view from the top
The Arc de Triomphe is perhaps the most iconic of all French monuments, and without a doubt one of the most triumphal. Built between 1806 and 1836, it’s iconic in style and sculpture to the decoration popular at the first half of the nineteenth century and visitors can admire its delicate design and engravings.
Why not take a walk to the top? Most take the lift up the Eiffel tower to see wonderful views of Paris. The Arc also gives you great views and ques are nor as bad.
I was surprised how much I enjoyed it.
The Arc de Triomphe is perhaps the most iconic of all French monuments, and without a doubt one of the most triumphal. Built between 1806 and 1836, it’s iconic in style and sculpture to the decoration popular at the first half of the nineteenth century and visitors can admire its delicate design and engravings.
Why not take a walk to the top? Most take the lift up the Eiffel tower to see wonderful views of Paris. The Arc also gives you great views and ques are nor as bad.
I was surprised how much I enjoyed it.
- Monument to tribute French soldiers lost in all the wars with a Crypt of the Unknown Soldier
- 50m high panoramic views over the city
- Neoclassical style and design of ancient Roman architecture
- Four main sculptural groups on each pillar depicting Le Départ de 1792, Le Triomphe de 1810, La Résistance de 1814 and La Paix de 1815
- Engraved names of military leaders of the French Revolution and Empire on inside of arch pillars
