Triumphal Arch was built over the remains of an unknown soldier who died during World War I and a flame burns perpetual foundation. From the Arc de Triomphe start thoroughfares in all directions and therefore Charles de Gaulle where the Arc is located is known as the "Star Market" (Place de l'Étoile). Arch is at the west end of the famous Champs Elysees. Arc de Triomphe is a tribute to honor those who fought for France, especially during the Napoleonic wars. Inside and above the arch are inscribed the names of all the generals and wars.Arc de Triomphe measures 49.5 meters high, 45 meters wide and 22 deep and is the second largest triumphal arch in the world existing. It's so big in the closing celebrations of War, a biplane pilot flying or under him.
The idea of building Arc appeared in 1806 after the victory at Austerlitz the Emperor Napoleon. Only took two years building foundation. During the Restoration, construction was stagnant and had to be completed than during the reign of King Louis Philippe.
Body of Emperor Napoleon was passed under the Arc on 15 December 1840 on the way to the second and his last resting place, Les Invalides. In the early 60s, the monument had become very dark due to coal soot and exhaust gases. Therefore the years 1965-1966 Arch has been cleaned with bleach.
For those who venture to enter the car in Paris is good to know that the cars that come under the Arch of Triumph have priority over those around him. Pedestrian access to the Arc is through an underground passage. The monument is equipped with an elevator from the ground to the level of observation. Turisitii can climb the 284 stairs or use the elevator and then go up another 46 steps to the top. From the Arc de Triomphe panorama can be admired by the 12 major arteries leaving the Place de l'Étoile.
The Arc de Triomphe can be reached by:
Subway: lines 1,2 and 6 to station Charles-de-Gaulle-Etoile
RER: line A to station Charles-de-Gaulle-Etoile
Bus: lines 22, 30, 31, 52, 73, 92 and Balabus
A walk along the Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe is open to visitors from 1 April to 30 September from 10:00 to 23:00 and from October 1 to March 31 from 10:00 am to 22:30. Tickets must be purchased half an hour before closing time. Arch is closed on January 1, May 1, May 8 (morning), July 14 (morning), November 11 (morning) and 25 December.
Tickets: € 9 for adults; € 5.5 for young people between 18 and 25 years; free admission for those under 18.
Arc de Triomphe is one of the most important symbols of France and therefore not to be missed visit in any way if you are in Paris. The view is great and many even say it is more beautiful than the Eiffel Tower.
