Porte Saint-Denis

triumphal arch in Paris
#40 in Paris / #67 in France
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by Coyau
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Porte Saint-Denis is a triumphal arch located in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, France. Erected in 1672 to commemorate the military victories of King Louis XIV, the arch was designed by architect François Blondel and sculptor Michel Anguier. The structure stands 24.65 meters high and 25 meters wide, featuring intricate bas-reliefs and inscriptions highlighting the king's achievements.


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