The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile, often called simply the Arc de Triomphe, is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, France, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle, … See more

• The four main sculptural groups on each of the Arc's pillars are:
• Le Départ de 1792 (La Marseillaise).
• Le Triomphe de 1810.
• La … See more

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Construction and late 19th century
The Arc de Triomphe is located on the right bank of the Seine at the centre of a dodecagonal configuration of twelve radiating avenues. … See more

Monument
The astylar design is by Jean Chalgrin (1739–1811), in the Neoclassical version of ancient Roman … See more

The Arc de Triomphe is accessible by the RER and Métro, with exit at the Charles de Gaulle–Étoile station. Because of heavy traffic on the … See more

While many structures around the world resemble the Arc de Triomphe, some were actually inspired by it. Replicas that used its design as a model include Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang, North Korea; Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania; Rosedale World War … See more