Pont Alexandre III
CountryFrance
Year Built1900
Total Length160 m
Main Span107 m
TypeArch
About Pont Alexandre III
The most ornate bridge in Paris. Built for the 1900 Worlds Fair. Named after Tsar Alexander III. Art Nouveau lamps, cherubs, and winged horses adorn it. The single arch spans the Seine without blocking river traffic. The golden statues gleam at sunset.
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