1. L’Arc de Triomphe
Daniel Ball
Period 6

2. How Old??
Built in 1836
177 years old
Commissioned in 1806

3. Designer Designed by Jean Chalgrin Sends nationalistic messages
Production stopped in 1815, Napoleons downfall

4. Why was it Built?? Built to honor the imperial armies
Promised to Napoleons troops after Battle of Austerlitz in 1805
Commissioned by Napoleon

5. Very Important Facts Allied armies paraded through in 1919
Victor Hugo buried under it
Example of neoclassical style of the late 1700s early 1800s

6. Even more Important Facts
164 feet high
148 feet wide
Liberation of Paris, De Gaulle leads a crowd through the arch

7. Location It stands at the western end of Champs Elysees
12 avenues branch from the center
There is a pedestrian passage beneath the street that leads to the base of the arch

8. Style and Description Has a viewing platform
Has 30 shields that have the name of each victorious battle Napoleon fought
The avenues that branch off from it are named after military leaders

9. Why is it famous?? It is the largest arch in the world
The Unknown Soldier lies underneath
It has the names of famous generals on it

10. Sources:
Dunn, Jerry Camarillo, Jr. The Worlds Greatest Landmarks. Chicago: Publications International LTD, Print.
Monuments and Memorials in Pairs. Memphis: Books LLC, Print.
Tiller, Alan. Paris. New York: DK Publishing, Print. me