Arc de Triomphe, Monument in Paris, France
The Arc de Triomphe is an iconic monument located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.
It was commissioned by Napoleon after his victory at Austerlitz in 1805.
The monument is a symbol of French national identity and pride.
Visitors can climb to the top for panoramic views of Paris.
Beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I.
Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris
Location: 16th arrondissement of Paris
Location: 17th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1836
Architect: Jean Chalgrin
Official opening: July 29, 1836
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Height: 49.5 m
Length: 45.08 m
Width: 22.21 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Material: Lutetian limestone, limestone
Opening Hours: April 2-January 31: Monday-Sunday 10:00-22:30; April 1,September 30: Monday-Sunday 10:00-23:00; October 1,December 31: Monday-Sunday 10:00-22:30; January 1,May 1,May 8,July 14,November 11,December 25: off
Website: paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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The Arc de Triomphe is an iconic monument located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a monument dedicated to the service of an unidentified soldier and to the common memories of all soldiers killed in any war.
L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped is a temporary artwork by Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
The Departure of the Volunteers of 1792, also known as The Marseillaise, is a work by François Rude.
