Bastille Day!
.
Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile, Paris, France
https://goo.gl/maps/DvGFk9TScfL2
.
The Arc de Triomphe Paris was built between 1806 and 1836. Even though there were many modifications from the original plans, reflecting political changes and power struggles, the Arch still retains the essence of the original concept which was a powerful, unified ensemble.
.
The Arc de Triomphe stands at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, also known as the “Place de l’Étoile”. It’s located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. The arches whole decorative style is entirely of the tradition of sculpture from the first half of the nineteenth century.
.
The triumphal arch is in honor of those who fought for France, in particular, those who fought during the Napoleonic Wars. Engraved on the inside and at the top of the arch are all of the names of the generals and wars fought.
.
The monument is considered the linchpin of the historic axis (L’Axe historique) — a sequence of monuments and grand thoroughfares on a route which stretches from the courtyard of the Louvre Palace to the outskirts of Paris.
.
Did you know that all the trees in Paris are referenced and measured? And there are 470,000 of them!
.
#earthimages #earthimage #upintheair #abovetheclouds #satelliteimage #satelliteimages #paris #arcdetriomphe #parisfrance
