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Pont Alexandre III Bridge
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NAME
Pont Alexandre III Bridge
COUNTRY
France
ADDRESS
Alexandre III, 75008 Paris, France

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About Pont Alexandre III Bridge
The Pont Alexandre III Bridge is considered to be the most beautiful river crossings in the world. It offers a picturesque view of the beautiful parts of the city and is a spot for many tourist photographs. It crosses over the River Seine as it blends beautifully with the Parisian skyline.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Pont Alexandre III Bridge

  • "Pont" means "bridge" in French, hence the name. It is situated in a significant area of the city. It connects the neighborhood of the Champs-Elysees, the most famous avenue in the city.
  • Its construction took place between the years 1897 and 1900. It was named after the Russian Tsar Alexandre III, as a symbol of celebrating the Russian-French alliance. At the inauguration of the bridge, the roads of Paris were floodlit by electric lights for the very first time.
    Its construction took place between the years 1897 and 1900. It was named after the Russian Tsar Alexandre III, as a symbol of celebrating the Russian
  • Its length is somewhere over 500 feet and its width is 130 feet. It is comprised of steel arches that are the base for the steel beam and columns that support the weight of the road.
    Its length is somewhere over 500 feet and its width is 130 feet. It is comprised of steel arches that are the base for the steel beam and columns that
  • The 4 statues are made of bronze and covered with golden plates. They each represent the arts, agriculture, commerce, and war.
    The 4 statues are made of bronze and covered with golden plates. They each represent the arts, agriculture, commerce, and war.
  • It has a status of being a French Monument Historique, that is, a historical monument. It was given this status in 1975.
    It has a status of being a French Monument Historique, that is, a historical monument. It was given this status in 1975.

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