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The construction of the  Arc de Triomphe in  Paris was ordered in 1806 by Napoleon, the French Emperor.  Napoleon wanted to honor the Grande Armee, which had conquered most of Europe and was considered invicible.  After his Austerlitz victory in 1805, Napoleon said to his soldiers :  \
Eiffel tower in Paris, France
Paris, France - June 25, 2023 : Panoramic view of the Arc de Triomphe, the Triumphal Arch of the star and the famous Avenue Champs Elysee in Paris France
This Grade I-listed triumphal arch was designed by Decimus Burton. It stands between Green Park and Hyde Park on Hyde Park Corner. It was built between 1816-1830, although it has been moved from its original location. It was built to commemorate Britain;s victory against Napoleon in the Napoleonic Wars. People can be seen in the background.
City view with Eiffel tower in Paris, France, Europe in summer
Dolomiti, Italy
Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, on Christmas Day 2023, in silhouette contrasted with a leafless tree
The Eiffel Tower and Seine river in Paris, France
Salerno, Italy cityscape over Piazza Vittorio Veneto and the main station at dawn. (The 1923 War Monument translation: To the fallen of Salerno Province. 1915-1918. 1935,1936, 1940-1945)
Paris in autumn.
Aerial panoramic view of Paris and Seine river as seen from Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
Christmas at Grand Place Brussels Belgium
Triumphal Arch
Mexico City skyscrapers in Del Valle district, the south part of the city, on a clear day
Aerial view of Paris city and Seine river from Eiffel Tower. France. April 2019
Paris, France - September 30, 2021:  Pedestrians in the Champ de Mars Park in Paris. In the background the Eiffel Tower.
Paris, France - June 25, 2023 : Panoramic view of the Arc de Triomphe, the Triumphal Arch of the star surrounded by tourists in Paris France
The Eiffel Tower seen in Springseason with a large Squar ebefore it with some traffic.
Madrid, Spain - July 10, 2022: This spacious, historical plaza is a popular place to view the architecture of the Royal Palace.
Rome, Italy, March 30 -- A solitary night view of Castel Sant'Angelo and Ponte Sant'Angelo. Built around 123 AD as a sepulcher for Emperor Hadrian and his family, the current Castel Sant'Angelo was used as a fortress, prison and refuge by the Popes due his proximity with the Vatican. It is currently owned by the Italian state and is used for visits and cultural events. Image in High Definition format.
Light traces from a bus on the Chain Bridge in Budapest at night
Madrid, Spain - Jun 25, 2017: Taxis around Puerta de Alcala, Madrid, Spain in a summer sunny day.
St. Petersburg Russia - september, 01, 2023: View of St. Petersburg and St. Isaac's Square from the colonnade of St. Isaac's Cathedral. St. Isaac's Cathedral.
A view of Wellington Statue at Hyde park Corner in London, England.  This statue portrays the Iron Duke on his horse named Copenhagen and was unveiled in 1888.
Square of Georges Pompidou and cityscape of Paris France from above
Tour eiffel tower skyline
Vienna, Austria - July 7, 2016: Older castle sections (left), Neue Burg section (center of image) and Outer Castle Gate (separate on the right), in foreground the Heldenplatz.
Paris, France - Jan 26, 2017: Arch of Triumph at sunset with Champs-Elysees roundabout traffic jam at rush hour, Paris, France
Paris, France – April 18, 2023: The boats on the Seine River with Eiffel Tower in the background.
Paris, France - July 20, 2014: City traffic along Champs Elysees with Triumph Arch on the background
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