Porte de Neuilly, city gate of Paris
Porte de Neuilly is a city gate located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris at the edge of Bois de Boulogne. The structure features simple stonework with modest design elements and serves as a physical boundary between the urban streets and the wooded park area.
Porte de Neuilly was created during the development of Bois de Boulogne as an access point while Paris expanded in the 19th century. Originally designed as part of the city's defense system, it gradually lost its military function as the city boundaries shifted and the gates were integrated into urban growth.
Porte de Neuilly serves as a familiar landmark for locals and marks the boundary between the city and the woodland area beyond. The gate functions as a natural gathering point where residents and visitors transition from urban streets into the green spaces of Boulogne.
The gate is easily accessible by metro via the nearby Pont de Neuilly station and provides a natural access point to the pathways and trails of Bois de Boulogne. The surrounding area is flat and well-developed, making it suitable for pedestrians and cyclists exploring the green space.
The gate sustained damage in the 1870s during armed conflict, a detail preserved in period photographs showing its battle scars. These historical images document how the structure withstood warfare and remained standing through turbulent times.
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