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Inspired by the Arch of Titus in Rome, Italy, the Arc de Triomphe has an overall height of 50 m (164 ft), width of 45 m (148 ft) and depth of 22 m (72 ft), while its large vault is 29.19 m (95.8 ft) high and 14.62 m (48.0 ft) wide. The smaller transverse vaults are 18.68 m (61.3 ft) high and 8.44 m (27.7 ft) wide.
- 15 August 1806
- Neoclassicism
- 50 m (164 ft)
- Place Charles de Gaulle (formerly Place de l'Étoile)
Welcome to the Arc de triomphe. Closed. Next opening on 18 April 2024 at 10:00. See all the schedules. Price : 16€. Free admission for under 26-year-old residents of the EU. Reserve your ticket.
Mar 14, 2024 · Arc de Triomphe, massive triumphal arch in Paris, France, one of the world’s best-known commemorative monuments. Napoleon I commissioned the triumphal arch in 1806—after his great victory at the Battle of Austerlitz (1805)—to celebrate the military achievements of the French armies.
History of the Arc de triomphe. Go through the fascinating history of the Arc de triomphe through a historical and political construction site and find here the main stages of its construction, from 1806 to 1836!
Mar 8, 2024 · By France.fr , Published: 8 March 2024, 12:13, Updated: 15 August 2023, 14:21. Central to Paris’s Place de l’Etoile roundabout stands the majestic Arc de Triomphe. Initially designed as a monument to Napoleon’s victorious armies, building on the monumental arch began in 1806. Inspired by the great arches found throughout antiquity, the ...
Jan 9, 2024 · If you’re planning a visit to the Arc de Triomphe, this guide gives you a short history of the monument, an overview of everything you can see, and must know tips for visiting. At a glance you’ll see: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Relief sculptures on the 4 pillars. Names of Battles and Generals.
Apr 20, 2022 · Owing to its significant place in the French capital's history—evoking both triumphant and dark historical events—as well as to its iconic status, the Arc de Triomphe has an obvious place on any complete list of Paris' top tourist attractions.
