(Last Update: 03.09.2024) in Paris, Seine River Pont Alexandre III (Alexandre III Bridge) is the most magnificent and, in my opinion, the most beautiful of the 37 large and small bridges on it. 1900 It is actually a unique work of art built in…
The bridge, whose construction started in 1892 after the French-Russian union established in 1896, was built by the Russian Tsar II of the period. Nicholas' father Tsar III. AlexanderIt bears the name of . Although today, still ongoing In the Russia-Ukraine war, France takes a clear stance in favor of Ukraine But throughout history, these collaborations are broken down and reestablished according to periodic interests. As you know, no country is the eternal friend/enemy of each other; Everything revolves around the world of interest.
Champs-Élysées ve Invalides The bridge, which connects the regions, creates a wonderful image with its golden statues on four 17-meter pedestals at both entrances, on the right and left. Especially Eiffel Tower The view to the side is wonderful.
While the rows of decorations at road level of the single-arch bridge add a different atmosphere to the aesthetics of the bridge, one of the statues in the middle of the bridge, on both sides. Seine RiverThe other one in St. in St. Petersburg Neva Riverin sirenIt represents the .
With a length of 107 meters and a width of 40 meters Seine RiverWhen looking at this bridge, which is the most beautiful ornament of , one naturally sighs, "Why hasn't this style or an aesthetic bridge crossing reflecting the local taste been considered in Istanbul, especially in the Golden Horn, and why have the ones built in the past not been preserved?"
Champs-Élyséesfrom Grand Palais ve Petit Palais When you cross this bridge, which you can reach when you turn towards French Military Museum – Invalides You reach the side. While you can continue your trip in this area, walking along the banks of the Seine will also give you a pleasant Paris experience.
Well, of course, there's also the boat right next to the bridge. Rosa HappinessYou also have the chance to sit and eat and drink something... Especially in nice weather, in the evenings, this side of the bridge is very lively and bustling. Flow Paris right next to it or on the other side of the bridge Bistrot Alexandre III It is also one of the eating and drinking places that can be tried.
If you want to reach here by public transportation M8 ve M13 metro Just get off at the “Invalides” station of the lines; RER-C's "Invalides" station is also located here.
III. The surroundings and atmosphere of the Alexandre Bridge are always pleasant but sometimes Seine River When the waters rise, the pedestrian path at the bottom may be flooded. And sometimes Paris Municipality You can organize interesting events here. For example in the video above Paris 2024 Olympics I witnessed a pleasant moment at the water diving event organized for the candidacy promotion. It is a very short video, maybe it will be interesting to you?
You may encounter a surprise in every corner of Paris, just come and explore this beautiful city from corner to corner.
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
Address: Pont Alexandre III, Paris
2 Comments
The bridge you introduced is really beautiful. I would love for you to introduce some of the other bridges of Paris.
Hello there
Thanks for your comment. As you wrote, I realized that I had the opportunity to write about 37 of the 6 bridges so far. To read the other 5 bridges, see: https://www.pariste.net/category/paris-kopruleri/