Porte d'Asnières, City gate in 17th arrondissement, France.
The Porte d'Asnières is a city gate in the 17th arrondissement that marks the boundary between Paris and the neighboring municipality of Levallois-Perret. A wide boulevard passes through this point with sports facilities and residential buildings framing both sides of the street.
The gate was built in the mid-19th century as part of the Thiers fortification wall that surrounded Paris. Its location shifted later during urban development as the city expanded and reorganized its structure.
The gate appears in artworks from the 19th century that document the suburban landscape around Paris at that time. These artistic records show how the location functioned as a boundary between urban and outer areas in people's minds.
The gate is easily accessible by public transportation including several bus lines and the T3b tram. The area is relatively flat and the wide boulevard is easy to walk along without obstacles or steep slopes.
The gate was not originally where it stands today but was relocated from Boulevard Berthier during the area's urban redesign. This displacement reflects how Paris changed its infrastructure to manage the city's growth and expansion.
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