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The Arc de Triomphe is a historic monument located in Paris, France. It was commissioned by Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1806 to commemorate the military victories of the French Empire. Construction of the arch took over 30 years to complete and was inaugurated in 1836, during the reign of Louis Philippe I of France. The structure is about 50 meters high, 45 meters wide and 22 meters deep. The Arc de Triomphe is decorated with sculptures and reliefs representing the battles and victories of the French army, as well as the names of the generals and soldiers who fought For them. At the base of the monument, there is an eternal flame that honors the unknown soldiers who died during the First World War. It is at the end of the Champs-Élysées avenue, one of the most famous avenues in Paris. In addition, the monument is the starting point of the annual Victory Day ceremony, which honors French soldiers who died during the wars.
