Paris - 12/27/03 to 12/30/03
Read MoreThere is more than one “Arc de Triomphe” (Arch of Triumph) but the main one has a huge arch with 2 full towers mounted by a big horizontal area well known for its architectural features created during the time of Louis XIV in the late 17th century.
This is at the intersections of Champs-Elysées and the Avenue de la Grande Armée where they are joined together with 10 other streets.
The Arc stands 164 ft high, and is 148 ft by 72 ft wide. It has a raised passageway which is 98 ft tall. At its base, you can see four big sculptures placed on the bases of the four pillars. The top of it is engraved with the names of the huge triumphs that happened during that time period. Along its sides are engraved the names of the 558 generals, and underlined are the ones that died in battle.
The Arch of Triumph structure which was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 and its construction finished in 1836. The primary purpose of the monument was to celebrate the victory of Napoleon.