Sunday, January 5, 2025

Triumphant

 Here are the last of the world-wide fireworks. These are on the Arc De Triomphe in Paris.






Not sure where these next two are.



And finally, Big Ben in London.



Facts about the Arch Of Triumph

 

·         The Arc de Triomphe was Commissioned by Napoleon

·         A Wooden Replica of the Arc de Triomphe Was Made for Napoleon

·         He Never Even Got to See the Finished Product

·         Two Assassination Attempts Have Taken Place at the Arc de Triomphe

·         A Plane Was Once Flown Through It


12 comments:

diane b said...

the fireworks were amazing in many countries. Sydney did a spectacular job as usual.

MadSnapper n Beau said...

love the blue tower and all of these have been amazing......

aspiritofsimplicity said...

I think I may remember when the plane was flown through it. All those fireworks are beautiful.

Ann said...

What a spectacular fireworks display. On my on the plane that was flown through the Arc de Triomphe

Shug said...

I would love someday to go to Australia and see the fireworks. There is something magical in each burst of a firework...Thanks Ginny for the opportunity to see these beautiful displays.

Mari said...

They are so beautiful!
I didn't know the Arc de Triomphe was commissioned by Napoleon. Interesting!

HWIT BLOGG said...

Oh so beautiful!
Best wishes for a happy & healthy 2025...
Love from Titti

Chatty Crone said...

I went to Paris YEARS ago - would love to see it again. I didn't know those history facts tho - interesting.

photowannabe said...

Amazing fireworks and you captured them beautifully. Thanks for the facts too.
Sue

Carla from The River said...

WOW!!! :-)

HappyK said...

Amazing fireworks!!!

CheerfulMonk said...

Thank you for the amazing tour!

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