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On the inside walls of the Arc are engraved the names of the decivive battles, and of the officers, of the wars fought by the French armies under the revolution and the fist Empire.
660 officer names and 128 battles are engraved. The underlined names are those of officers who died in action.
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What is the center of the arc de triomphe?
Under the Arc is located the tomb of the unknown soldier, who was buried there after the end of WWI, and the eternal flame which is rekindled every evening. On the inside, the walls of the Arc are engraved with the nouns of 128 major battles of the Revolutionary and first Empire period. Also on the walls are listed the names of 660 officers who fought in these battles. The underlined names are those of officers killed in battle.
How do you spell The Arch of Triumph in French?
The correct spelling in both English and French is Arc de Triomphe.
Why do people visit the arc de triomphe?
They visit the Arc de Triomphe because it is in the heart of Paris.
Is the Arc De Triomphe a Roman Arch?
The Arc de Triomphe is in Roman style, but was not built by the Romans.
What would you find under the Arc de Triomphe?
The 'Tombeau du Soldat Inconnu' (or the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier), with its Eternal Flame, is underneath the Arc de Triomphe.
What colour is the arc de triomphe?
The Arc de Triomphe is kind of white with a very light golden hue.
What is the population of the arc de triomphe?
The Arc is a monument. There is no people living there.
Is the arc triomphe close to hotel du cadran?
Not very. The hotel is near the Eiffel Tower, but within a kilometre of the Arc de Triomphe.
What is the texture of the arc de triomphe?
rough
Is there a public lift at the Arc de Triomphe?
Yes, the Arc is open to the public. You visit the inside of the building where there is a small museum explaining the construction and history, and you can access the platform roof to enjoy the view. You can also freely under the arc.
Are there any cafes at the Arc de Triomphe?
Although there is a bookshop and a souvenir boutique, there is no cafe inside the Arc proper. But you are just up the Champs-Elysees avenue, where you can find lots of them.
Does the Arc De Triomphe cause accidents?
The Arc de Triomphe is a monument. It does not cause any more accidents than any other building.
