L'Obélisque de Luxor was given to the French in 1829 by the Viceroy of Egypt - Mehemet Ali. The obelisk, which is located in the Place de la Concorde, is 3300 years old, made of granite, weighs 230 tons and stands 75 feet tall.
Showing posts with label Place de la Concorde. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Place de la Concorde. Show all posts
Saturday, January 21, 2012
L'Obélisque de Luxor
L'Obélisque de Luxor was given to the French in 1829 by the Viceroy of Egypt - Mehemet Ali. The obelisk, which is located in the Place de la Concorde, is 3300 years old, made of granite, weighs 230 tons and stands 75 feet tall.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Jardin des Tuileries Gate
If you look through the gate, you can just see l'Oblisque de Luxor in the Place de la Concorde.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Monday, December 26, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Ferris Wheel
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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