HOLIDAY FUN AND PRACTICAL

EXCEPT the legendary Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe (Gate of Victory) is another destination that love to pass up. The building was called the Gate of Victory because the building was intended as a warning to the great army. The gate began to be made by Chalgrin in 1806 and completed in 1836 under Napoleon. The building has a single barrel gate and actually exceeds the size of the Gate of Constantine in Rome. The front gate has a pretty good relief. The most famous reliefs on the right. Imagine the departure relief volunteers called the Marseillaise in 1792. Napoleon celebrated a major victory in the other reliefs at the top.

Under the gate, there was an unknown soldier monument which began construction in 1920 and given eternal flame ceremony every evening. The history of the monument can be traced in a small museum inside the gate. There we can read the names of the generals who number not less than 558 people. Some are highlighted because they were killed on the battlefield.

In addition to visiting historic sites, along the Seine River is famous for, with a special ship called the Bateux Mouches -, is another part of the travel attractions in Paris that’s fun. Yes, the river that divides this city is so beautiful. The old and historic buildings located on the edge of river. Call for example of Notre-Dame de Paris, a church built in 1163, also La Conciergerie (built in the late 13th century), and the Orsay Museum (Musee d’Orsay) is considered as the most beautiful museum in Europe, and many more buildings, Other old buildings that are not less beautiful.

Not only could see the old buildings that, along Sunga it also allows us to enjoy the view of the old bridges that have such a beautiful architecture such as the Pont Neuf Bridge, designed Du Cerceay and Des Illes. It’s the oldest bridge in the City of Paris. There also Pont Alexandre III bridge that connects the Esplanade des Invalides to the Champs-Elysees.