The relief was immediately hidden to conceal the accident, so that it would not be interpreted as a bad omen. E ngraved around the top of the Arch are the names of major victories won during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic periods. The names of less important victories, as well as those of 558 generals, can be found on the inside walls. The price of admission includes access to the top of the Arch. From the roof, one is treated to spectacular views of Paris.
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Charles de Gaulle - Etoile. Edited by Ian C. Mills, 1999. Robert M. Neuman, Instructor, School of Art and Art History, University of Iowa, Iowa City. Fodor's 99 Paris , Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc., published in the U.S. by Random House, Inc., New York. This became one of the principal models for romantic classical churches throughout Europe.