Points of Interest near Porte Saint Martin Paris
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The Porte Saint Martin in Paris is one of many triumphal arcs located throughout the city. This arc was designed by Pierre Bullet, who was a student of Francois Blondel, the creator of the nearby Porte Saint-Dennis. Dedicated to Louis XIV, the Porte Saint Martin depicts the capture of Limbourg. It also shows Louis XIV as Mars, Hercules and Fame in its decorative bas reliefs. Crafted in 1674, the restored arch was commissioned to glorify the victors in Franche-Comte and on the Rhine.
Standing 18 meters high, the Porte Saint Martin is constructed of limestone and marble. The arch sits on the site of one of the former gates in the city’s original fortifications. Budget hotels near the Porte Saint Martin in Paris will give visitors access to this visual masterpiece. Those who choose to stay in discount hotels in Paris near the Porte Saint Martin will also find themselves in close proximity to some of this city’s other famous destinations. The area is also located close to the metro station, Strausbourg – Saint-Denis.
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