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Trip to Paris - II

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In the previous post , you've got the overview of Paris. Now let's explore and dig more into Paris. Arc de Triomph - The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. 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, the name of the French army at that time. The Grande Armee had conquered most of Europe and was then considered invicible. After his Austerlitz victory in 1805, Napoleon said to his soldiers : "You will return home through archs of triumph". The names of 128 battles of the first French Republic and Napoleon's Empire are written on the white walls under the vault together with the names of the generals who took part in them. Petit Palais Joan of Arc - Joan of Arc (6 January1412 – 30 May 1431), nicknamed "The Maid of Orléans", is considered a heroine of France for her role ...

Trip to Paris - IV

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Pont Alexandre III , inaugurated in 1900, is one of the most emblematic bridges in Paris because of its architecture and location. At its four extremities are huge 17 metre-high pylons crowned with gilt bronze sculptures of winged horses representing the illustrious Arts, Sciences, Commerce and Industry. Pont Alexandre III connects the Invalides on the Left Bank to the Grand Palais and Petit Palais on the Right Bank.  It is classified as a French Monument historique since 1975. The Musée de l'Armée was created with the merger of the Musée d'Artillerie and the Musée Historique de l'Armée . The museum's seven main spaces and departments contain collections that span the period from antiquity through the 20th century. The Musée de l'Armée has identified 24 aesthetic, technical and symbolic "treasures," which are all closely linked to French military history from the late Middle Ages through to World War II . They include weapons, armour...

Trip to the USA - Las Vegas

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Las Vegas, is the 28th most populated city, a top three destination for business conventions in the United States. Las Vegas is internationally known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment and night life. Today, Las Vegas annually ranks as one of the world's most visited tourist destinations. Airport  Decor MGM Grand, located on the Las Vegas Strip, is the Largest single hotel in the United States with 6,852 Rooms. It is also the third-largest hotel complex in the world by number of Rooms.  It may look like a painting but is actual view from my room  MGM Grand with it's Logo  Posing :) Planet Hollywood Resort Come to the US & not eat a sub - How that's possible? Gambling Den - more than 500 slot machines were there Hotel is so big, it uses sign boards from going one place to another. Bellagio Fountains - Iconic fountains of Bellagio with Music and lights. The Fountains cost between $ 40-75 millions...