Pont Alexandre III, Paris
О достопримечательности
Pont Alexandre III is an
arch bridge that spans the
Seine, connecting the
Champs-?‰lys?©es quarter and the
Invalides and
Eiffel Tower Quarter, regarded by many as one of the prettiest in
Paris.
The bridge, with its exuberant
Art Nouveau lamps,
cherubs,
nymphs and winged horses at either end, was built between
1896 and
1900. It was named after Tsar
Alexander III (father of
Nicholas II) of
Russia who laid the foundation stone in October 1896. The style of the bridge reflects that of the
Grand Palais, to which it leads on the right bank.
The construction of the bridge is a marvel of
19th century engineering, consisting of a 6m high single span steel arch. The design was subject to strict controls that prevented the bridge from obscuring the view of the
Champs-?‰lys?©es or the
Invalides.
The bridge was built by the engineers R?©sal and Alby and inaugurated in 1900 for the
Universal Exhibition. Classified as historical monument, four gold-covered bronze statues hover over the bridge, on the top of 17 meter columns, representing "Renomm?©es" standing close to
Pegasus.
Контакты
Адрес:
Cours La Reine/Quai d'Orsay
Paris 75008
France
Paris 75008
France