Pont Alexandre III, Steel bridge in the 7th arrondissement, France
The Pont Alexandre III is a 152-meter steel bridge across the Seine, decorated with stone sculptures, gilded bronze figures and Art Nouveau ornaments. It connects the seventh and eighth arrondissements of Paris, leading from the Invalides bank to the Quartier des Champs-Élysées.
Construction started in 1896 and ended in time for the 1900 World Fair. The bridge was built as a visible sign of the growing friendship between France and the Russian Empire.
Its name honors Alexander III, the Russian tsar who signed an alliance with France. The four gilded Pegasus figures still embody today the connection between Russian history and French artistic expression.
Pedestrian paths on both sides offer space to walk slowly and enjoy views of the river and surrounding buildings. The crossing is used daily by walkers, cyclists and vehicles.
The structure rests on a single flat arch that does not interrupt the sight line between the Invalides dome and the Grand Palais. This technical solution was considered bold at the time and allowed the low profile of the bridge.
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