Arc de Triomphe de l' Etoile - Paris (France)
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N 48° 52.427 E 002° 17.699
31U E 448303 N 5413664
The Arc de Triomphe de l' Etoile is a true symbol of the French nation (...and also Napoleon's victories), it links old and new Paris, standing on the highest point of the line running from the Louvre to the Grande Arche de la Défense...
Waymark Code: WMKY3W
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 06/12/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
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The arch was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to commemorate his victories, but he was ousted before the arch was completed. In fact, it wasn't completed until 1836 during the reign of Louis-Philippe. The Arc de Triomphe is engraved with names of generals who commanded French troops during Napoleon's regime.

The design of the arch by Jean Chalgrin is based on the Arch of Titus in Rome. The Arc de Triomphe is much higher (50m versus 15m), but it has exactly the same proportions. The triumphal arch is adorned with many reliefs, most of them commemorating the emperor's battles. Among them are the battle of Aboukir, Napoleons victory over the Turkish and the Battle of Austerliz, where Napoleon defeated the Austrians. The best known relief is the Departure of the Volunteers in 1792, also known as the Marseillaise. At the top of the arch are 30 shields, each of them bears the name of one of Napoleon's successful battles. The arch also includes the Grave of the Unknown Soldiers from the first World War.

The arch is located at the end of the Champs-Elysées, in the middle of the Place Charles de Gaulle, a large circular square from which no less than 12 streets emanate. The streets are named after French military leaders.

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