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Arc de Triomphe |
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Arc de TriompheLargest triumphal arch in the world. A masterpiece of Romantic Classicism, it is one of the best-known monuments of Paris. It stands at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, at the western terminus of the Champs-Élysées. Initiated by Napoleon, designed by Jean-Francois-Thérèse Chalgrin, and constructed in 1806–36, the monument is 164 ft (50 m) high and 148 ft (45 m) wide. Decorative relief sculptures celebrating Napoleon's victorious military campaigns were executed on the arch by François Rude, Jean-Pierre Cortot, and Antoine Etex. Arc de Triomphe arch built in Paris by Napoleon to celebrate his conquests (1806–1836). [Fr. Hist.: Misc.] See : Victory How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The 3-year-old filly won the English and Irish Oaks and ran third in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. With the winnowing of this year's field, picking a clear favorite has been challenging work especially with racing's darling Afleet Alex and strong Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Hurricane Run bowing out. In France, Dalakhani and Christophe Soumillon won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, making the 3-year-old 8 for 9. |
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