Arc de triomphe

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Hi,today our topic is Arc de triomphe, now I will give you a introduction of this building, It is located at the centre of the Charles DE gaulle square in Paris, and near the well-known Avenue des Champs-Elysees. In 1806, for commemorating the victory of defeating of Russian allied forces in 1805, Napoleon ordered to build the Arc de triomphe. However, after the overthrow of the Napoleon, the projector had stopped until 1836, it has been built completely. It has 49.54 meter high,44.82 meter width,22.21 meter thickness. Its arch door is 49.54 meter high and 14.6 meter width.

How to view this place?

Except for taking photos out there, on the 2 sides wall of gate pier, there are 4 war theme huge embossments which include"go out to battle, victory, peace and resistance". There are 4 doors around this building, they all be engarved with 386 general's name who went out to battle with Napoleon and the name of 96 victory battles. Go up to the second level, there is a small history museum and two movie projector rooms. Moreover, if you go to the top plant of the building, you can overlook the scenic spots of Paris.

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Design model

It is the initial point of 12 main avenues, overlooking these avenues, they emit round the Arc de triomphe and look majestic, it is the typical design model for the European cities.

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Shopping paradise
Avenue des Champs-Elysees which near the Arc de triomphe is the concentration camp of almost all of the international fashional brands in the world, there are 332 shops on the street such as LV, Prada, Chanel, Dior and Versace etc. If you are keen to shop, this place will absolutely be your paradise.

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