Arc de Triomphe

Arc de Triomphe is a monument in , . Arc de Triomphe is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Arc de Triomphe and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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The de l'Étoile, often simply called the , is one of the most famous monuments in , France. It is located at the western end of the , at the centre of the —formerly known as the Place de l'Étoile—named for the star-shaped configuration formed by the convergence of twelve radiating avenues.

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The holds an unidentified member of the French armed forces killed during the First World War, to symbolically commemorate all soldiers who have died for France throughout history.

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The is a lattice tower on the in , France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889. is situated 1½ km south of Arc de Triomphe.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Porte Maillot and 8th arrondissement.

Locality
The is one of the access points into mentioned in 1860 and one of the ancient city gates in the Thiers wall.

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The of is home to the Avenue des Champs Elysées, which ends up at the Arc de Triomphe. The executive branch of French government is also based here, as well as the embassies of certain nations.

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is a locality.

Arc de Triomphe

Latitude
48.87378° or 48° 52′ 26″ north
Longitude
2.29505° or 2° 17′ 42″ east
Open location code
8FW4V7FW+G2
Open­Street­Map ID
node 13914968301
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monument
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In Other Languages

“Arc de Triomphe” goes by many names.
  • Finnish: “Riemukaari”

Places with the Same Name

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Roof of the Triumphal Arch and Museum of the Triumphal Arch.

Nearby Places

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