Marseilles Arc de Triomphe France

Officially called Porte d’Aix (and sometimes referred to as Porte Royale), this historic structure is impressive to look at, and interesting to visit, especially if you are aware of its colorful history. The Arc was conceived to honor the French role in ending the American Revolution in the 1780s, but it was not completed until nearly 60 years later, when it was said to simply signify victory in a broader sense. Insets depict the military successes of France before and during the era of Napoleon Bonaparte.