Arc de Triomphe

I'm a bit surprised a picture of this hasn't made it on here yet, as it's my preferred tourist attraction in Paris. The Arc de Triomphe is a war memorial which honours those who fought in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. It was commissioned in 1806 by Emperor Napoleon, but It wasn't finished until 1836.

Underneath now lies the Tomb of the Unknown Solider - an unnamed soldier who was interred here in 1920. On the ground above is an eternal flame, which burns in memory of those who died and were never identified. It is out of respect to this soldier that victory and commemorative parades don't actually pass under the arch any more. - Lucy

[Therese]

Beautiful arch... I can see why you love it! Fabulous shot too, and an interesting history lesson in to the bargain as well! :)

[Cathie]

Such a beautiful structure. Including pedestrians in the photo gives it a sense of scale. Thanks for posting, Lucy!

[Lynda]

This is my favourite Paris feature also. Lovely shot - I really must go back there soon :0)

[Pyrrhula]

This was one of the first pic.(postcard ) my parents send us from there first holiday in France , back in 1952. You did capture it beautiful and in great perspective. Thanks for you kind wishes, same in return.

[Molly]

A nice sharp capture of this iconic monument.

[Rose]

I love buildings with history, I love the way you captured it. What a gorgeous photo of an important historical piece of art

[Jacqui Paterson]

Beautiful. I hope I get to see this for real one day.

[Debbie Arcaro]

Some day I'm going to see this in person! Lovely shot!

[bkb in the city]

Awesome shot

[Junan Heath]

Marvelous shot! So beautiful!

[Kathy A]

Such an amazing monument.

[Chantelle]

I loved the Arc de Triomphe when visiting Paris. I also love how the cars drive crazily around the circle! :-)
You captured it's majesty in this shot, well done.

[Dianne]

Great catch and detail.

[Bob]

Very nicely done. The people give it perspective on its size. Nice history also.

[Fisher Family]

@monkeykid Thanks Therese - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@cathieg Haha, you'd actually be hard pushed to find no tourists around it! Thanks Cathie - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@lyndag Thanks Lynda. Yes, book a holiday! - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula How interesting Ferry! Thanks for your comment - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@dolphin Thank you Molly - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@silverhorn Thank you Rose - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@witchyjacq Book a holiday Jacqui! I can give a mean photographic tour these days :) - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@hshdebbie Come over Debbie! There's a lot to see (and therefore photograph) - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@bkbinthecity Thanks Brian - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@paintdipper Thank you Junan - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@kjarn Thanks Kathy. I like it especially because it serves more of a purpose than capitalism! The Eiffel Tower was constructed purely to be big an impressive and expensive, whereas I think this is more beautiful for having meaning behind it - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@jhbprincess It's the one thing that ruins it really, all the traffic! Thanks for your comment - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@dide Thank you Dianne - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@bobhuegel Thank you Bob - Lucy