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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...

If you haven't checked Trip to Paris previous posts, here are the links - Paris - I , Paris- II In this post we will explore Eiffel Tower . The Eiffel Tower is the most-visited paid monument in the world with 7 million visitors a year. Though, initially criticized by some of France's leading artists and intellectuals for its design, but it has become a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel , whose company designed and built the tower. The tower is 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building, and the tallest structure in Paris. Its base is square, measuring 125 metres (410 ft) on each side. The tower has three levels for visitors, with restaurants on the first and second levels. Tickets can be purchased to ascend by stairs or lift to the first and second levels. The climb from ground level to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the ...

Victoria Peak or The Peak is a major tourist attraction in Hong Kong. It is the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island. Only way to go to The Peak is via Peak Tram. The Peak Tram was opened for public service on 28 May 1888. More than 4 million people ride the Peak Tram annually, or an average of over 11,000 every day. Skyscrapers looks like so small The Peak Tower Some Me pics :) While wandering around, come across this