Mejores Tours de Arco triunfal desde Bruselas

One of the world's largest triumphal arches is this French masterpiece that has become a symbol of Paris and is situated at the western end of the famous Champs-Elysees. The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to commemorate his Battle of Austerlitz victory. It was designed by architect Jean Chalgrin with help from many other architects and sculptors. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier lies beneath the 162-foot tall arc containing a memorial flame. Arc de Triomphe is dedicated to all the military members who fought and died for France during the country's wars. It contains a museum detailing the Neo-classical monument's history.