Arc de Triomphe in Paris

The majestic Triumphal Arch is a famous architectural monument and is simply a symbol of Paris, located on the Place Charles de Gaulle.

The construction of the arch was initiated by the order of Emperor Napoleon after the Battle of Austerlitz in 1806. The construction of one foundation took about two years, its final form of the arch was acquired only in 1836, when Bonaparte was already resting on St. Helena in the grave. Century later in 1921, under the arches of the arch, the remains of the Unknown Soldier who was killed in the First World War were buried.

An interesting fact: when in 1810 Paris was waiting for the visit of Empress Marie-Louise, the arch was not yet ready. Then on the stone foundation was created "decoration" of the future arch from the boards and canvas.

The two main sculptural groups face the center - the famous Marseillaise Ryda ("The Departure of the Volunteers of 1792") and the "Triumph of 1810" by Corto with Napoleon in the center. On the sides of the arch are bas-reliefs of the triumphal victories of the imperial army. You can find our compatriots, from the side of Vahram Street (victory at Austerlitz).

Today, with the majestic arch, the tradition of lighting the Memorial Fire is directly connected. The arch is decorated with stunning bas-reliefs by F.Ryud. Inside the monument is the museum of the same name, in addition, anyone can go up to the observation deck, which opens a beautiful view of Paris.