1506

Eiffel Tower          

Rising more than 1050 feet in the air and weighing more than 7000 tons, it was the world's tallest building until 1930. The Eiffel Tower was built for the International Exhibition of Paris of 1889 commemorating the centenary of the French Revolution. Construction of this magnificent tower required 2.5 million rivets, 15,000 iron pieces, 40 tons of paint, and 300 steel workers. It took 2 years (1887-1889) to construct it. There are1652 steps to the top.

1515

Arc de Triomphe          

Viewed from the side this imposing arch stands 164 feet tall. Commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon to commemorate his military victory at the battle of Austerlitz. It was completed in 1836, fifteen years after the death of Napoleon. The arch is sculpted with reliefs commemorating Napoleon's battles. The arch also includes the French Grave of the Unknown Soldiers from the first World War.

1516

Arc de Triomphe          

At sunset, this magnificent arch accepts the colors of the falling sun and seems to glow in gold. Commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon to commemorate his military victory at the battle of Austerlitz. It was completed in 1836, fifteen years after the death of Napoleon. The arch is sculpted with reliefs commemorating Napoleon's battles. The arch also includes the French Grave of the Unknown Soldiers from the first World War.

1517

Arc de Triomphe          

At sunset, this magnificent arch accepts the colors of the falling sun and seems to glow in gold. The view through the center of the arch is the Champs-Elysees, the Fifth Avenue of Paris. Trendy haute couture shops and charming bistros line the Champs-Elysees attracting everyone visiting Paris.

1519

Arc de Triomphe          

Viewed from the inside, this magnificent arch stands 164 feet tall. Commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon to commemorate his military victory at the battle of Austerlitz. It was completed in 1836, fifteen years after the death of Napoleon. The arch is sculpted with reliefs commemorating Napoleon's battles. The arch also includes the French Grave of the Unknown Soldiers from the first World War.

1524

Evening on the Champs-Elysees          

Viewed from the Champs-Elysees at sunset, this magnificent arch stands 164 feet tall. Commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon to commemorate his military victory at the battle of Austerlitz. It was completed in 1836, fifteen years after the death of Napoleon. The arch is sculpted with reliefs commemorating Napoleon's battles. The arch also includes the French Grave of the Unknown Soldiers from the first World War.

1526

Evening in Paris          

Viewed from the Place de la Concorde at the far end of the Champs-Elysees, this magnificent arch stands fully illuminated in the darkness. Commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon to commemorate his military victory at the battle of Austerlitz. It was completed in 1836, fifteen years after the death of Napoleon. The arch is sculpted with reliefs commemorating Napoleon's battles. The arch also includes the French Grave of the Unknown Soldiers from the first World War.

1527

Eiffel Tower at Night          

Seen from the Place de la Concorde at night, the Eiffel Tower can be seen from all over Paris. Standing as a symbol of Paris and of France, the tower greets visitors much like the Statue of Liberty in New York. With special lighting to make it appear as a golden scepter and powerful searchlights at the top, it is difficult to spend any evening in Paris without staring at this spectacle.

1538

Roman Forum          

The Roman Forum (in Rome) was the central point of the Roman Empire. Initially a market, not unlike modern day piazzas. By the second century BC it was used as a complex of offices, law courts, temples, basilicas, and government buildings. This is one of the many structures remaining in the forum behind palatine hill and next to the Arch of Septimius..

1550

Roman Forum          

The Roman Forum (in Rome) was the central point of the Roman Empire. Initially a market, not unlike modern day piazzas. By the second century BC it was used as a complex of offices, law courts, temples, basilicas, and government buildings. This is one of the many structures remaining in the forum behind palatine hill and next to the Arch of Septimius.

1552

Roman Forum          

The Roman Forum (in Rome) was the central point of the Roman Empire. Initially a market, not unlike modern day piazzas. By the second century BC it was used as a complex of offices, law courts, temples, basilicas, and government buildings. This is one of the many structures remaining in the forum behind palatine hill and next to the Arch of Septimius..

1557

Piazza Navona          

Piazza Navona is a city square in Rome, Italy. This piazza follows the plan of an ancient Roman circus, the first century Stadium of Domitian where the Romans came to watch the games. It was defined as a square in the last years of fifteenth century, when the city market was transferred here from the Campidoglio. Piazza Navona is now the pride of Baroque Rome.