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10-SEP-2012

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel is a triumphal arch in Paris, located in the Place du Carrousel on the site of the former Tuileries Palace. It was built between 1806 and 1808 to commemorate Napoleon's military victories of the previous year. The more famous Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile nearby was designed in the same year, but it took thirty years to build, and it is about twice as massive.
The monument is 63 feet (19 m) high, 75 feet (23 m) wide, and 24 feet (7.3 m) deep. The 21 feet (6.4 m) high central arch is flanked by two smaller ones, 14 feet (4.3 m) high. Around its exterior are eight Corinthian columns of marble, topped by eight soldiers of the Empire.

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Guest 19-Oct-2012 12:34
Ditto. Best J
Jim Coffman19-Oct-2012 12:21
This is a great capture of this historic icon!
Guest 19-Oct-2012 09:35
Battle of Jena, I believe. Impressive testimony to his megalomania. Not blaming you, Jose. This is a marvelous image.
William Barletta19-Oct-2012 07:20
Jose, you go to marvelous places.. thank you for bringing us along. Bravo!
Tom LeRoy19-Oct-2012 06:55
A classic view of the Arc. Very nicely done. V
Yvonne19-Oct-2012 06:40
It's a magnificent structure even if it isn't as large as the famous AdT. v
Gerard Koehl19-Oct-2012 04:40
Tres belle prise de vue. V
hge5419-Oct-2012 04:10
Excellent image and narrative. I learn a lot from your posts. V
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