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Alexandre III Bridge

Paris, France

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Alexandre III Bridge

Spanning the Seine in Paris, the bridge named after Tsar Alexander III opened in 1900 for the Universal Exposition. It links the Esplanade des Invalides with the Grand Palais, and people cross it on foot to photograph the gilded statues and the Eiffel Tower.

Highlights

  • Four pylons with gilded horses
  • Gilded statues and lampposts
  • Eiffel Tower view at sunset

Good to know

  • Light is strongest at sunset
  • Wide sidewalks on the deck

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