Friday France Photo: Porte d’Aix, Marseille
Friday January 18th 2008, 9:41 am
Filed under: history, photos, travel and places

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This southern version of the Arch of Triumph in Marseille is called Porte d’Aix. It was the way to connect Marseille to Aix-en-Provence (and Paris).
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Inspired by the Arch of Titus in Rome and built by Architect Penchaud in 1823 and adorned by inscriptions and low-reliefs (David d’Angers and Jules Ramey), the Porte d’Aix commemorates the victories of the French Revolution, the glory of the Republic, the Consulate and the First Empire.

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You know, I am so familiar with this area of Marseille, but your photos make it really look beautiful. Dang, I knew it, Marseille IS pretty!

Comment by jooree 01.23.08 @ 11:27 am

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