The Arc de Triomphe is a monument in Paris that stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, formerly the Place de l’Étoile, at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. The arch honours those who fought for France, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars, and today also includes the tomb of the unknown soldier.
Music: Sospiro, by David Hirschfelder, from the Shine soundtrack
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– Justin
On the serious note, the Arc is probably one of my favorite monuments of all time. In my opinion, the most compelling part of Paris is that its monuments and museums are intertwined with the natural flow of the city whereas in Washington DC the monuments and capital are more of a destination.