interests in building and architecture. Here are two of the best monuments that we can talk about today, Eiffel tower and Arch of Triumph. Eiffel Tower, they started building it in 1887 and finished it in 1889 , its located in Paris on the Champ de Mars to be the entrance arch to the World's Fair in 1889 , it was built and designed by the company of the engineer Gustave Eiffel.The tower looked like a huge arch of steel or iron, with 324 meters tall or ‘1,063 ft’. The medium that used to build
of Napoleon’s greatest victories” (Britannica School). It has even been called “one of the most ‘perfect’ battles ever fought” (Marrin 156-157). In honor of this battle, which effectively destroyed the 3rd coalition, Napoleon commissioned the Arc de Triomphe. The Arch would serve “to celebrate the military achievements of the French armies.” (Britannica School). After
wanted to jump in the parade with me. The next thing we knew, we were marching down the police-barricaded street, four by four, right up to the Arc De Triomphe. Olivia was pulled aside because a police officer noticed that she did not have a badge. Without a clue I was leaving Olivia behind, I marched on. We stopped directly underneath the Arc De Triomphe. After a flower processional and walking by about 10 guards with large, automatic weapons strapped to their chests, I started thinking, “my goodness
Paris is a very historical place it is more than 2000 years old, Gauls of the Parisii tribe settled a small fishing village on an island near the river Ile de la Cité around 250 and 200 BC.(History np). The Parisii tribe eventually gave their name to the city. The Gauls were composed of warrior tribes who hunted, fished, and lived in huts with thatched roofs; their religion was called druidism which celebrated nature. Paris was concurred by the Roman army under Julius Caesar who defeated their chief
France is a country of beauty, mystery, and intrigue. Paris has the most known tourist attractions in the world: The Eiffel Tower, L’arc de Triomphe, and the Louvre to name a few. Paris is called the “City of Light”; the lighting of monuments and buildings emphasizes the beauty of the architecture in the city. The Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris, if not the entire country. It is one of the most known monuments in the entire world, and definitely one of the most photographed. It began construction
museum in just one visit, but you can tour the most important masterpieces like the Louvre's most famous possession the Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo da Vinci in 1505. 3. Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris: The Cathedrale Notre-Dame is also a top-rated tourist attraction in Paris, located on an island called Ile de la Cité which is the geographical center of Paris. Building the Notre-Dame Cathedral took more than 150 years till it was finally founded in 1163. The Cathedral was first built in the early
The Brandenburg Gate The Brandenburg Gate is the trademark of Berlin and over the coarse of its life has been the symbol of peace, victory, power, division, hope, and a united Germany. The gate is a symbol for Germany much like the Eiffel tower is a symbol for France. The gate is located on the Pariser Platz. It is the only gate of a series of gates that once stood in Berlin. The gate is located on Berlin’s most famous street the "Unter den Linden," or "Under the Lime Trees." This street is
Held within France, the largest country of western Europe contains it’s most famous region, Ile-De-France. Ile-De-France also contains the great city and capital, formerly known as Paris. Other nicknames of Paris that are used often nationwide are the “City of Light” and the “City of Romance”. Not only is Paris the capital of France, but of the capital of shopping and fashion. It is home of world renowned and greatly respected fashion designers Chanel, Dior, Vuitton, and even Yves Saint Laurent
From the window, I saw the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Notre Dame Cathedral. After landing, we got our bags, dropped our stuff off at the hotel, and went to the Louvre. There, we saw paintings, like the Mona Lisa, which was heavily protected. We also saw sculptures, like the Venus de Milo, which is a sculpture of Aphrodite. After looking around the Louvre, we left to start the walking tour until we reached the Arc de Triomphe. We paid to go up the monument and the sight was breathtaking
isn't too different from the States. The same language is spoken and their currency, the pound, is very similar to an U.S. dollar. However, driving on the left side of the road is hard to get use to. The Eiffel Tower, The Arc de Triomphe, The Lourve, The obelisk, La Place de la Concorde, and Notre Dame are all located in the heart of Paris, France. Paris with its French cuisine, romantic atmosphere and historical self-being fills you with a sense of complete contentment. I'll never forget sitting
Rollercoaster of Arts and Architecture Before the 1800’s, Europe went through many trials of major events, both good and bad, that gave people new outlooks on the world and changed many of their lives. In particular, the way art was developed and appreciated changed dramatically in most part because of the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte. Soon enough art would become a way for people, (even those without high-level education) to express themselves. The new styles of architecture and visual arts that
it is nearly impossible to walk near the Eiffel Tower or the Arc de Triomphe without bumping into travelers from all over the world. However, there is so much more to Paris besides the famous monuments and delicious pastries. For a more authentic Parisian experience, get off the beaten path and check out these unique destinations. Admire the colors at the Marché aux Fleurs Almost everyone who visits Paris makes a stop at the Île de la Cité. Between the Notre-Dame and Sainte Chapelle, this little
If I could visit any country in the world I would visit France, and not just Paris. To this day, France is a very cultural country and still contains so much historical art and architecture. I took French in high school for two years in attempt to learn the language before I came to Clark. It is a pretty language, but is so hard to learn! My French teacher studied the language for six years herself, and said learned from living in Paris for one years than what she learned in high school. French class
Plan of Champ de Mars, Paris 1889 This is a twenty-six by forty-eight centimeter plan of the Champ de Mars during the Exposition Universelle of 1889, used by visitors at the time of the fair, a bold political statement on the part of France, as well as an overwhelming success. The Third Republic was established in Paris in 1870, and by 1884, when preliminary studies for the the Exposition Universelle were launched, many political issues were still largely unresolved. In 1870 Napoleon III surrendered
Ile de la Cite is at the heart of Paris and has many famous and sentimental places. The focal point of the island is the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Some other places on the island are Conciergerie, Square Jean XXIII, and Bertie's CupCakery. Throughout the time it has stayed an important military and political center. Ile de la Cité is very organized and well cared for, so it is considered prime real estate. Because it is a popular tourist and residential place this island has many bridges. Notre-Dame
In 1789, the French Revolution began. The Enlightenment ways of thinking, combined with a financial crisis and poor harvests left many ordinary French people both angry and hungry. The revolutions asked for a constitution that would limit the power of the king. Although the idea failed, the revolution entered a more radical stage (A beginner's guide to the Age of Enlightenment, n.d.). With the revolution, art took a turn from Rococo to Neoclassicism, which latterly competed with Romanticism. This
Chinese American architect I.M. Pei, which in 1989 began to serve as a new entrance to the museum. Perhaps the most famous city stroll in the world begins at the Eiffel tower, built in 1899, and then continues along the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe, a Roman-style arch built in 1836 to commemorate the victories of ... ... middle of paper ... ...nded up taking 150 years. The cathedral has awed people throughout the centuries with its 270-foot spire and graceful flying buttresses, which
The Mongol Empire VS.The Rome Empire Throughout ancient years, there have been many empires that have impacted culture, politics, religion, and people. The Mongol empire and the Roman empire both had their ways of growing their empires, administering their empires, having successes and failures, and legacies. As the empires began to take shape, expand, and become more complex, they will important in the lives of people. To administer the Mongol empire, what Genghis Khan did was set up a capital
The second floor view showed us a good view of Paris, it was about the height of the Arc and Notre Dame. We slowly continued to make our way to the highest level. After stepping off the elevator we had an amazing breath taking view, showing us all of Paris. It was beautiful seeing the red and orange colors coming into the city from the
La Géographie de la France France is a magnificent country rich in untouched nature and splendorous mountains, rivers, lush forests, and oceans. It is the largest country in Western Europe and is one of the most influential global powers. Within this vast country is some of the world’s best foods and wines; Roquefort-sur-Soulzon yields the world-famous Roquefort cheese and Champagne yields Champagne, the world-renowned sparkling wine. With all of this combined, France is France is the largest country