Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris, War memorial in France
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.
The tomb was first established on Armistice Day, November 11, 1920, to honor the unknown dead of World War I.
It has become one of the most important French memorials and is the focus of the annual Armistice Day ceremony.
The tomb is located beneath the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
An eternal flame burns in memory of the dead who were never identified.
Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: November 11, 1920
Creator: Edgar Brandt
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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